<div><strong>Overview<br></strong><br></div><div>The Lifeway Media team is seeking a remote <strong>Motion Graphic Designer. </strong>The Motion Graphic Designer develops and creates animated content and elements that enhance how Lifeway communicates across a wide range of ministry areas—including marketing campaigns, curriculum, camps, live events, and internal initiatives.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>This role designs motion graphics, bumpers, standard opens, lower thirds, and templates that uphold brand consistency, support storytelling, and deliver trustworthy experiences. The Motion Graphic Designer collaborates closely with Video Editors and cross-functional teams to deliver purposeful, engaging motion assets tailored to each audience and platform.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Why Lifeway?</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.<br><br><strong>This is a remote position in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings.<br><br><br>Responsibilities<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Design and animate custom motion graphics for videos, bumpers, explainers, social content, and internal communications.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop reusable templates, toolkits, and lower thirds that align with Lifeway’s brand guidelines and can be used across multiple projects.&nbsp;</li><li>Create and/or translate storyboards, concept frames, and design frames to visualize motion sequences and support creative direction.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure visual consistency, timing, and pacing in animations to enhance audience engagement.&nbsp;</li><li>Export and deliver motion graphics in the appropriate formats for seamless integration into video projects, ensuring compatibility with editing software and platform requirements.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with Video Editors and project stakeholders to ensure motion assets meet technical and creative needs.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain organized files, version control, and documentation for reusability across teams.&nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement by exploring new tools, trends, and creative techniques in motion graphic design.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><strong><br>Qualifications<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Education</strong></div><div>High School Diploma <em>required</em>&nbsp;</div><div>Bachelor's degree <em>preferred not</em> <em>required</em> &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities, required</strong></div><ul><li>Live out <a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/about/vision-values-mission">Lifeway’s mission and values</a>, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work</li><li>5+ years motion graphic design</li><li>Skilled in motion graphic design and animation for video, social, and digital platforms&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop&nbsp;</li><li>Strong visual storytelling and design sense with attention to timing and pacing&nbsp;</li><li>Creative problem-solver with an eye for innovation and trends in motion design&nbsp;</li><li>Effective collaborator and communicator across cross-functional teams&nbsp;</li><li>Organized and adaptable, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines&nbsp;</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Actively involved in a local Christian church</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Skills, Knowledge &amp; Experiences, preferred</strong></div><ul><li>Experience in Maya, 3D, and Cinema 4D</li></ul>

Motion Graphic Designer

<div><strong>About the Team</strong></div><div>The Marketing Team’s primary responsibilities are to communicate the value of the Subsplash platform to the world—managing all outward-facing communications, leading demand generation efforts, creating go-to-market product strategies, facilitating brand management/identity, and more. We create beautiful and effective email campaigns, social media strategies, website content, product identities, videos, and more. We identify prospects and nurture them into quality leads for our sales team. For existing clients, we help them understand and engage with our products and new features. We have fun moving projects from concept to reality, and discovering what works well to help Subsplash and our clients succeed.</div><div><br><strong>Job Summary&nbsp;</strong></div><div>As the Video Producer and Editor on the marketing team, you report to the Sr. Marketing Media Strategist. You are a visual storyteller who can conceptualize, capture, produce, and edit engaging videos that tell Subsplash’s story across multiple platforms, including web, social, events, and more. You are a driven passionate self-starter who stays current with video trends and has experience with processes and tools (including AI) that increase efficiency without sacrificing quality. You excel as a video editor who has skills in editing both live-action video as well as animation and motion design. You are a critical thinker who collaborates well with team members and can implement feedback while also championing work. You are eager to explore new ways of engaging audiences through short-form and long-form videos. As the Video Producer and Editor you are highly organized, detailed, and keenly attentive to results and goals with a passion for creating compelling stories that reach our target audience.</div><div><br><strong>Essential Functions</strong></div><ul><li>Edit and publish videos including major events, product demos,&nbsp; client testimonials, social media content, and everything in between.</li><li>Oversee innovative and engaging video animations and motion graphics that help to communicate a message and captivate an audience.</li><li>Responsible for sourcing music, adding sound FX, animations, and more to continue to produce high-end video content for Subsplash.</li><li>Work closely with the Sr. Marketing Media Strategist and creative team to align content creation with product releases, marketing campaigns, blogs, and more.&nbsp;</li><li>Support and inform storyboards, messaging, shot selections and more to produce engaging video content for all things related to the Subsplash Platform</li><li>Create workflows and techniques to manage complex video projects effectively and manage all video file storage and backups.</li><li>Repurpose existing content and create new original content all while ensuring deadlines are met with a solution-oriented, efficiency-focused mindset.</li><li>Research of current trends, applications, and technology for videography, and social media&nbsp;</li><li>Provide clear measurements of project statuses (milestones, etc.) to the rest of the creative and marketing team.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Required Education and Experience</strong></div><ul><li>2+ years of experience in video production and/or animation.</li><li>Proven ability with post-production editing software including Adobe Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma/Canva, and other design tools.</li><li>Proven ability with digital animation tools such as After Effects (Blender &amp; Unreal engine are a plus).</li><li>Experience in video and still camera operation, lighting, and on-set procedures.</li><li>Proven ability to create engaging short-form content, particularly on platforms like TikTok, showcasing creativity and understanding of audience preferences.</li><li>Willingness to experiment, adapt, and evolve content strategies to resonate with changing audience interests and platform trends.</li><li>Excellent organization, planning, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet correlating deadlines.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Compensation</strong></div><div>The total compensation for this role (base salary + bonuses) will be between $70,000-75,000/yr depending upon experience.<br><br><strong>Location</strong></div><div>Subsplash currently has operations in 25 states across the US! As much as we would love to have employees in as many states and countries as we have clients, we are currently limiting hiring to the states we already operate in. As a result of that,<strong> this role is only available as a 100% remote position if you reside in one of the following states:&nbsp;</strong></div><div><br>AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IA, KS, MO, MI, MN, NC, NM, OK, OH, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WY.</div><div><br>Unfortunately, if you do not reside in one of these states, we are unable to consider your application.&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>Benefits</strong></div><div>Generous Paid Time Off, Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, short and long term disability and life insurance all free of charge, Competitive Compensation, 401k Matching, Professional Development, Top of the Line Equipment, Referral Program, Parental Leave, Family-Friendly Culture, and the chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech</div><div><br>Note: Employment with Subsplash is contingent upon satisfactory proof of employee’s right to work in the U.S., as required by law and upon completion of a basic background check and; employment with Subsplash is considered “at will,” meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time without cause or notice.</div><div><br>Subsplash is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value all human life as all people are created with equal dignity, value, and worth. We do not discriminate on the ground of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin, or genetic information in the hiring, retention, or promotion of employees; nor in determining their rank, or the compensation or fringe benefits paid them.</div><div><br><strong>About Subsplash<br></strong>Subsplash—The Ultimate Engagement Platform™ for churches, Christian ministries, non-profits, and businesses around the world, serves 20,000+ clients, creating impactful products, and delighting the 40 million real people who use our platform every day. Subsplash is one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. (Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2020) and has won awards for best mobile experience, been voted one of Seattle and Austin’s best places to work multiple years in a row, created some of the most downloaded apps of all time, and built enterprise software for world-class brands like XBOX, Microsoft, Samsung, Expedia, and Cisco; yet, at the end of the day, our passion is to equip churches to make a lasting impact in our world. Our team of 215+ mission-driven people who are committed to our core values of humility, innovation, and excellence has pioneered the market with over 30-firsts for the church market including the first-ever church mobile app.&nbsp;</div><div><br>Working at Subsplash is more than just a job; we are a team of people who are courageous, inventive, and passionate about doing meaningful work every day. Don’t take our word for it—head to <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Subsplash-EI_IE949698.11,20.htm">Glassdoor</a> and see for yourself</div>

Video Producer & Editor

<div>As a Renewed Vision <strong>Motion Graphics Artist</strong>, you will play a critical role in creating visually compelling worship visuals and media. You will be the driving force behind leading creative direction for new media projects. You will take a lead role in editing promotional and marketing videos. You will collaborate with team members to address content needs and requirements. You understand this is a unique opportunity to be a part of a leading company at the intersection of faith, media and cutting edge-technology.&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>We really want people who:</strong></div><ul><li>Demonstrate strong proficiency in motion graphics, visual effects, and animation.</li><li>Utilize software such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, and DaVinci Resolve to create compelling visuals.</li><li>Design engaging content for live worship environments using ProPresenter.</li><li>Bring experience in cinematic video filming, editing, time-lapse, and drone operation to enhance projects.</li><li>Work autonomously in a remote setting while actively contributing to a collaborative creative process.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Our Best Candidates will have:</strong></div><ul><li>5+ years experience as a Motion Graphics artist.</li></ul>

Motion Graphics Artist

<div><strong>The Company<br></strong><br></div><div>At Servant Digital, we specialize in empowering leaders and organizations within faith communities through innovative digital transformation and change management solutions. We are committed to providing tailored strategies that align with our clients' values and missions, focusing on service, integrity, and excellence. Our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact by equipping our partners with the tools and technologies they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Join us in our mission<br><br></div><div><strong>The Role<br></strong><br></div><div>We are seeking an innovative Emotive Data Visualization Animator who brings data to life through dynamic, emotionally resonant animations. This role will bridge the gap between data, storytelling, and animation, turning raw numbers into compelling, impactful narratives that engage and inform audiences on a deeper level. The ideal candidate combines expertise in animation with strong coding skills and a keen understanding of data visualization to create interactive and expressive data experiences.<br><br></div><div><strong>Responsibilities:<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Transform Data into Visual Narratives: </strong>Design animated data visualizations that not only inform but also evoke a desired emotional response in line with key project objectives.<br><br></div><div><strong>Collaborate on Storyboarding and Scripting: </strong>Partner with data analysts, content creators, and design teams to storyboard and map out engaging data-driven animations that tell a clear and impactful story.<br><br></div><div><strong>Code Interactive and Dynamic Visualizations:</strong> Leverage libraries like D3.js, Three.js, and p5.js to build animations that work responsively on the web and offer interactivity.<br><br></div><div><strong>Develop and Test Animated Data Visualizations: </strong>Use coding languages such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and SVG animation, ensuring high performance and visual appeal across devices.<br><br></div><div><strong>Animate Using Advanced Tools:</strong> Utilize Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, and/or WebGL for complex animations and 3D data visualizations.<br><br></div><div><strong>Audience-Centric Design</strong>: Use insights into audience psychology and emotional triggers to create visualizations that maximize engagement and relatability.<br><br></div><div><strong>Optimize for Web:</strong> Ensure animations are optimized for web performance, balancing visual quality with efficiency for a seamless user experience.<br><br></div><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Animation, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>Experience: 10+ years in data visualization, animation, or interactive design, with a portfolio showcasing emotive, data-driven animations.</li><li>Technical Skills:<ul><li>Proficiency in JavaScript, including libraries like D3.js, Three.js, and p5.js for interactive animations.</li><li>Strong command of HTML/CSS and SVG Animation.</li><li>Experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, or WebGL for complex visualizations.</li><li>Familiarity with Python or R for data preparation is a plus.</li><li>Creative Skills: Skilled in storyboarding, visual storytelling, and understanding of design principles related to color, typography, and animation timing.</li></ul></li><li>Ability to interpret data and identify key trends, as well as understanding audience psychology to enhance engagement.</li><li>Experience working remotely.</li><li>Prior consulting experience preferred.</li></ul><div><br>At Servant, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.</div>

Emotive Data Visualization Animator

<div><strong>HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE:<br></strong><br></div><div>As the 3D Animator, you will aid the Director of Animation in the crafting of original animated productions from concept to delivery along with graphics and motion design projects.<br><br></div><div><strong>WHAT YOU WILL DO:</strong></div><ul><li>Collaborate in conceptualizing and developing a pitch and script.</li><li>Research, sketch, and finalize the look and feel of environments, props and characters.</li><li>Craft sequential gesture drawings that help visualize the script with screen direction and scratch vocal performances.</li><li>Craft 3D representations of concept designs.</li><li>Rigging virtual skeletons to 3D/2D characters or props.</li><li>Prepare the final look and feel of an environment, prop, or character using color and texture.</li><li>Prepare 3D layout for mo-cap/animation.</li><li>Aid in recording an actor’s movements through motion capture, cleanup the recorded data, and prep for animation.</li><li>Give the illusion of life to a static 3D object by consciously animating its rig, facial expressions, &amp; other objects in the scene using animation principles.</li><li>Render final images of every frame of the animation and troubleshoot along the way.</li><li>Research and acquire the music and sound effects that will enhance each story.</li><li>Editing the story from storyboards to final rendered images and sound design.</li><li>Design and execute branding &amp; promotional materials.</li></ul><div><br><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></div><ul><li>You have a minimum 3 years’ experience in character animation with a strong visual portfolio showcasing animation and storytelling ability.</li><li>You are proficient with the following software:<ul><li>Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects</li><li>3D software, preferably 3ds Max and/or Unreal Engine</li></ul></li><li>You have a strong grasp of the animation process and principles of animation.</li><li>You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to comprehend concepts quickly, takes direction well.</li><li>You have excellent communication &amp; organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, and manage several projects and deadlines simultaneously.</li><li>You stay current and up to date with the latest industry trends and techniques.</li><li>You have a bachelor’s degree in Animation, or a related field is preferred but not required.</li></ul><div><br><strong>PREFERRED:</strong></div><ul><li>You have a demonstrated understanding of the Catholic Faith and an affinity for EWTN’s mission.</li><li>You have motion capture experience; knowledge of cameras, lenses and lighting.</li><li>You are bilingual in English and Spanish.</li><li>Proficient with Mac &amp; PC.</li></ul><div><br><strong>WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:</strong></div><ul><li>We offer a career with purpose! Apply your God-given talents, knowing your contributions help advance EWTN’s mission of sharing the Gospel with the world.</li><li>Family-oriented working environment. We value the importance of work/life balance, and welcome you as an EWTN family member, not just an employee.</li><li>Worship at work! Freedom to participate in daily Mass, Adoration, and prayer throughout your workday.</li><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability insurance and Retirement Savings Plan.</li><li>11 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off program.</li><li>Tuition reimbursement for online continuing education and degree programs through our partnership with Catholic Distance University.</li><li>Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!</li></ul>

3D Animator

<h3>The Position</h3><div><br>Church Media Squad is looking for a <strong>Full-Time Video Designer </strong>to join our growing Squad. At Church Media Squad, we exist to make church media better by helping local church ministries with graphic and video production, communication and social strategy, website development, and full-scale branding.</div><div><strong><br>Our new Video Designer</strong> will help aid in the weekly video animation needs of the Church Media Squad members, including direct interaction with them via our project management system. The Video Designer is a full-time, hourly position, with a work expectation of up to 40 hours/week.<br><br></div><div>All Church Media Squad employees work completely remotely. Full-time employees receive a company MacBook Pro after their first six weeks. Church Media Squad is an Apple-only environment.</div><div><br></div><h3>Qualifications:</h3><ul><li><strong>Direct experience with Adobe video editing tools is required to apply for this position.</strong></li><li>Required proficiency with:<ul><li>After Effects - Expert</li><li>Premiere - Expert</li><li>Photoshop - Beginning to Intermediate</li></ul></li><li>Preference will be given to applicants with additional proficiency in:<ul><li>C4D or Blender</li><li>Photoshop and Illustrator</li></ul></li><li>Preference is given to the United States or other North American-based applicants. However, Church Media Squad employees are located around the globe. Any application is welcome.&nbsp;</li><li>Must submit a video reel link with the application. Only portfolios containing the following project types will be considered:<ul><li>Bumper Videos</li><li>Motion Graphics</li><li>Social Reels</li></ul></li><li>Familiarity with these tools is a plus but not a requirement: Slack.com,&nbsp; ClickUp.com, &amp; Dropbox.com and the Adobe suite of tools.</li><li>We are particularly interested in applicants with experience working for a church. This firsthand experience enables us to serve better the church staff we collaborate with daily.<br><br></li></ul><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Work assigned workload based on projects from our Project Managers Squad.&nbsp;</li><li>The official working time for all member-facing Squad Members is +/- 2 hours of 9AM - 5 PM Central Standard Time (CST).</li><li>Communicate with design clients via ClickUp with a high level of customer support and care. Send a meme or gif showing how you feel about working in customer service to duane@churchmediasquad.com.</li><li>Regularly be in contact with the Squad via our company Slack</li><li>Bi-weekly 1:1s with your Squad Lead (direct manager)</li><li>Act as a community expert and mentor within Church Circle, engaging in discussions, sharing insights, and, if applicable, leading webinars or workshops to support collaboration and education among ministry professionals.<br><br></li></ul><h3>Other Details:</h3><ul><li>Reports to a Squad Lead (direct manager).</li><li>High-speed internet is required for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>This is a full-time, W2 employee position with a starting pay range of $21.63 - $26.44 per hour. Pay is dependent on location and experience.</li><li>Church Media Squad has an annual pay raise consideration period every January after your first full year of employment.<br><br></li></ul><h3>About Church Media Squad:</h3><div>Church Media Squad is based out of Salt Lake City, UT. The state of Utah has the lowest percentage of Christians in the country, with the Salt Lake Valley having less than 5% who consider themselves part of the Christian faith. Our Founder’s goal and hope is to be part of God's transformative movement in the Salt Lake Valley by making our base of operations here and helping church plants in Salt Lake Valley.</div><div><br>We have seven Squad Goals at Church Media Squad that help define how we operate and interact with our client churches and each other. <a href="https://churchmediasquad.com/s/ChurchMediaSquad-SquadGoals.pdf">You can read the Squad Goals here</a>.</div>

Video Designer

<div><strong>Gate Zero – Project Description</strong></div><div>We are producing Gate Zero – an open-world adventure game set in the fascinating time of Jesus’ life. The game, based in ancient Israel, will be an immersive and innovative way to discover and learn about the Bible’s history and its revolutionary message. We’re seeking a talented Senior Environment Artist to join our creative, animated, and driven team.<br><br><strong>The Role:</strong> As a Senior Environment Artist you are passionate about crafting beautiful realistic assets and bringing them together to build amazing worlds for our players to explore. You have an eye for scale, perspective and detail, and love to get stuck into research to ensure the accuracy of props, buildings and external environments.<br><br></div><div>As a Senior Artist you are passionate about your craft, and thrive on mentoring less experienced team members, giving constructive feedback through peer review sessions to enable their growth and development. To you, it’s the opportunity to work on something new and exciting, a project that piques your interest and pushes your boundaries. You’re the kind of person who understands the importance of collaboration and clear communication. You enjoy seeing your contribution to the bigger picture and relish the opportunity to share your knowledge with your peers and mentor junior members of your team.<br><br></div><div>As a Senior Environment Artist, you will play an integral part in building a brand new world for an exciting new IP, communicating the project’s vision through tone and style inspired by the project’s narrative and design.<br><br></div><div><strong>Job Overview:</strong> The Senior Environment Artist is responsible for creating, modeling, and texturing a variety of environmental settings for video games, films, and other 3D media projects. This position requires exceptional artistic ability and technical expertise in areas such as lighting, composition, and 3D modeling software.<br><br></div><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Create detailed 3D environmental models using programs such as Maya, Blender or 3DS Max</li><li>Texture models with realistic and stylized textures using Substance Painter or Photoshop</li><li>Collaborate with game designers and level designers to create cohesive and immersive environments</li><li>Implement assets into game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity</li><li>Ensure that all assets meet the technical and artistic requirements of the project</li><li>Develop the environment in a modular way.</li><li>Optimize assets for performance and memory usage</li><li>Stay up-to-date with new technology and techniques in environment art</li></ul><div><br><strong>Required Skills:</strong></div><ul><li>5+ years of professional experience as an Environmental Artist</li><li>Experience with 3D modeling and texturing software such as Maya, 3DS Max, Substance Painter, or Photoshop</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment</li><li>Strong creative and problem-solving skills</li><li>Understanding of game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Modeling</li><li>Creating Textures and applying them to the 3D models in a modular/reusable ways.</li><li>A great artistic eye. Knowing what “makes a scene”</li><li>A firm understanding of architectural elements, environments, and props</li><li>The ability to take a blockout from Level Designers and turn into a fully lit/crafted level</li><li>The ability to be detail-oriented, while also seeing the bigger picture</li><li>Excellent at problem-solving</li></ul><div><br><strong>Beneficial skills:</strong></div><ul><li>Shader Scripting (Visual)</li><li>Lighting</li><li>Lookdev</li><li>Sculpting</li><li>Matte painting</li></ul><div><br><strong>Technology we use</strong></div><ul><li>Unreal Engine</li><li>Blender</li><li>Autodesk Maya</li><li>Autodesk 3ds Max</li><li>Substance Painter</li><li>Substance Designer</li><li>ZBrush</li><li>Adobe Photoshop</li></ul><div><br><strong>What we offer</strong></div><ul><li>Creative and inspiring work environment. Be part of an international team with highly qualified and dedicated colleagues.</li><li>Varied, challenging and exciting work tasks</li><li>Influence in decision-making</li><li>Good opportunities for growth and development</li><li>Competitive employment conditions</li></ul><div><br><em>Please note that only candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the position will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and interest in joining our team.</em></div>

Senior Environment Artist

<div><strong>This is a fully remote US employment opportunity.<br></strong><em>Hiring Range for this position is: $50,000 to $60,000</em><strong><br></strong><br></div><div>At Awana, we believe true change happens in the communities when children and youth are transformed by the gospel and engaged in Biblical discipleship in the presence of a caring adult. We believe that kids can come to know, love, and serve Jesus, following Him for a lifetime. This is why, for 70+ years, Awana has been working with leaders in local churches in the US and around the world, providing solutions that equip these women and men to make disciples in children and youth.<br><br></div><div>Today, God is using Awana to reach over 6.4 million kids in 135 countries around the world. With over 500,000 equipped leaders in 68,000 clubs/churches, Awana is able to play a vital role in global evangelism and discipleship of children and youth.<br><br></div><div><strong>Summary<br></strong><br></div><div>This position works to advance the ministry of Awana by bringing scripts and storylines to life through visually captivating digital animations in collaboration with various departments to achieve business and campaign objectives. They will also assist in scriptwriting to convey our brand's message effectively and create narratives that engage and interact with our audience.<br><br></div><div>This position is primarily remote with occasional travel required based on strategic organizational meetings. Primary travel locations would be our offices in St. Charles, IL or Nashville, TN.<br><br></div><div><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Collaborate on animation tasks and projects with the curriculum and brand teams.</li><li>Produce high-quality animations across various styles and project types, including keyframe.</li><li>Align delivery of work with project requirements and artistic direction.</li><li>Interact with Production leadership and adhere to shot deadlines.</li><li>Implement changes and finalize shots on schedule.</li><li>Participate in team reviews to decipher and apply feedback to enhance animation quality.</li><li>Clearly communicate workflow and/or deadline concerns to Production and Leadership.</li><li>Attend training sessions and potentially conduct supervisor-approved training.</li><li>Demonstrate a solid understanding of production tools.</li><li>Support, uphold and demonstrate the Awana cultural values in internal and external communications and relationships.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Minimum two (2) years of studio production experience.</li><li>Efficient team and independent work capabilities.</li><li>Proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro.</li><li>Versatility in animation styles.</li><li>Strong understanding of animation principles, including weight, physics, balance, appeal, clear timing, spacing, and staging.</li><li>General understanding of editing, sound design, music overlay, and voiceovers.</li><li>Effective use of references and research.</li><li>Knowledge of human and animal anatomy with the ability to demonstrate that within animation.</li><li>Emotion conveyance through body language and facial expressions displayed within animation abilities.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills.</li><li>Working knowledge of ToonBoom is a plus.</li><li>Working knowledge of 3D Animation is a plus.</li><li>Intermediate Microsoft Office, Box, and Google Suite Skills preferred.</li><li>A deep passion for video editing and storytelling.</li><li>Experience in editing live events, interviews, corporate promos, or social media content is preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with proxy workflows is a plus.</li><li>Occasional local and out-of-town overnight travel required.</li><li>Possession of a valid State driver’s license and a current passport.</li><li>Familiarity with the US church landscape and/or global nonprofits preferred.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Competencies&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Passionate about ministry growth and able to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and creatively solve challenges.</li><li>Adaptability to changing situations and excellent time management skills.</li><li>Ability to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work.</li><li>Creativity, attention to detail, and proficiency in social media platforms.</li><li>Proven ability to align with strategic goals, manage priorities, and deliver results.</li><li>Resourceful, creative, detail-oriented, and able to navigate complex processes.</li><li>Clear communicator, able to communicate technical issues to non-technical individuals.</li><li>Critical thinker, able to troubleshoot projects and processes.</li><li>Values quality, accuracy, and collaboration.</li><li>Able to engage diverse groups of learners and advocate for excellent experiences.</li><li>Analytical with proactive problem-solving skills.</li><li>Disciplined, accountable, and a life-long learner.</li><li>Demonstrates adaptability when receiving feedback.</li><li>Exhibits a high EQ (Emotional Quotient/Intelligence), including relationship-building, collaboration, active listening, and adaptability to organizational change.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Spiritual Life<br></strong><br></div><div>Must be a born-again Christian. Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Must be in agreement with the Awana Doctrinal Statement. Must be in fellowship with the body of Christ through a local church. Regularly engages in reading the Holy Bible as a guide and standard for living.<br><br></div><div><strong>Physical Demands/Working Conditions&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><div>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is also required to regularly utilize computer equipment (e.g., screens and keyboards) to perform work and move about the work environment.&nbsp; Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to shift frequently between close and distance vision. Local and out-of-town overnight travel may be required.<br><br></div><div><strong>Our Benefits for Full Time Team members:</strong></div><ul><li>WFH/Hybrid</li><li>Flexible work schedule</li><li>Medical/Dental/Vision (BCBS PPO)</li><li>HSA (employer contribution available)</li><li>401(k) &amp; IRA with employer match</li><li>Short/Long-term Disability</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Generous PTO benefit</li><li>Maternity &amp; Paternity Leave</li><li>Great people - great culture – extraordinary mission!</li></ul><div><br><strong><em>This Job Description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time based on the needs of the organization and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons.&nbsp;</em></strong></div>

Animator

<div>We are currently looking for a UX/UI Designer for Web &amp; Mobile Apps to join the fast-growing product team at Flocknote. It's an important role in our company and will help shape the path forward for Flocknote.<br><br></div><div>We're a small, startup dev team with a passion for the Church and making great things. We work hard, have fun, and are always improving. Because we're a small shop, you must be self-motivated, able to manage your day-to-day schedule, and a very good communicator. You'll have the opportunity to have your hands in everything, from concepts to launches, from process to implementation.<br><br></div><div>If you have a passion to help the Church, and enjoy dreaming up smart ways to solve problems and then watching your code come to life to make a real difference in the world, keep reading.<br><br></div><div><strong>YOU'LL BE</strong>:</div><ul><li>Shaping the way people experience Flocknote</li><li>Working closely with developers and leadership to design out new features within Flocknote that are easy &amp; fun to use.</li><li>Designing how people interact with elements in Flocknote using subtle transitions, animations, and effects.</li><li>Creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for new features for use on the web, mobile, and apps.</li><li>Understanding customer problems and user-stories to create designs that have near-real customer examples, common error-states, etc (not just lorem-ipsuming something pretty).</li><li>Providing multiple options for features for teams to work with and advance through design stages.</li><li>Ready to make quick changes to designs to help teams see their implications before we invest in coding them.</li><li>Able to manage multiple projects at a time.</li></ul><div><br><strong>YOU'LL NEED</strong>:</div><ul><li>A strong design portfolio with experience in developing web apps and/or mobile apps.</li><li>To be proficient in the design software of your choice</li><li>Taste!</li><li>A very very strong attention to detail</li><li>A big heart for people who aren’t computer savvy, helping them get the most out of the features, and an understanding of potential use-case roadblocks.</li><li>To be willing and ready to receive feedback to improve designs.</li><li>To be a self-starter and a go-getter.</li><li>To have strong interpersonal skills and be flexible, detail-oriented, professional, easy to get along with, enthusiastic and of high moral character.</li></ul><div><br><strong>BONUS POINTS</strong></div><ul><li>React or any front-end development experience</li><li>Understanding of css transitions/animations &amp; easing functions.</li><li>Experience developing working prototypes from your designs</li></ul><div><br>All positions are full-time (remote/work-from-home) positions with salary and benefits.</div>

UX/UI Designer for Web & Mobile Apps

<div>We are currently looking for a React/React Native Developer to join the fast-growing product team at Flocknote. It's an important role in our company and will help shape the path forward for Flocknote.<br><br></div><div>We're a small, startup dev team with a passion for the Church and making great things. We work hard, have fun, and are always improving. Because we're a small shop, you must be self-motivated, able to manage your day-to-day schedule, and a very good communicator. You'll have the opportunity to have your hands in everything, from the data model to stylesheets, from concepts to launches, from process to implementation.<br><br></div><div>If you have a passion to help the Church, and enjoy dreaming up smart ways to solve problems and then watching your code come to life to make a real difference in the world, keep reading.<br><br></div><div><strong>YOU'LL BE</strong>:</div><ul><li>Working to build out a robust app suite for Flocknote using React Native.</li><li>Shaping the way people use Flocknote and the entire structure of our front end architecture.</li><li>Creating new features within the Flocknote web app and new React Native apps that are easy &amp; fun to use.</li><li>Managing the technical aspects of Flocknote's front end. Including increasing client-side performance and accessibility.</li><li>Tackling bugs post-release.</li><li>Strategizing building out the <em>right</em> features for apps vs web.</li><li>Integrating new features into a non-react front-end codebase. So experience integrating React with legacy code and understanding of using portals will be a big help here.</li></ul><div><br><strong>YOU'LL NEED</strong>:</div><ul><li>At least two years experience using React Native and a great understanding of its inner-workings and quirks.</li><li>Experience releasing apps to the app stores and an understanding of their setups, requirements, and approval cycles.</li><li>To understand node, Webpack, and babel (beyond just using create-react-app).</li><li>To love javascript, es6+, node and all things in that world.</li><li>Experience and comfort developing functional components and hooks. We won't be using class-based components at all.</li><li>To understand reducers, context, and state and the lifecycle of react components.</li><li>Taste! We don't pixel-perfect mock things up, so we'll be relying on some of your great ideas to make things easy to use.</li><li>To be a self-starter and a go-getter.</li><li>To have strong interpersonal skills and be flexible, detail-oriented, professional, easy to get along with, enthusiastic and of high moral character.</li></ul><div><br><strong>BONUS POINTS</strong>:</div><ul><li>Any relative app design experience</li><li>UI transition and animation experience in React Native</li><li>Experience using Expo to build and deploy apps</li><li>Setting up apps to receive push notifications</li><li>Experience developing cross-client email design and understanding differences in HTML layout and compatibility issues for various email clients.</li><li>Experience with relational data models.</li></ul><div><br>All positions are full-time (remote/work-from-home) positions with salary and benefits.</div>

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