Creative Director

www.myactivechurch.org 

Creative Director

Status:  Full or Part Time option available 

Direct Supervisor: Lead Pastor 

Area: Creative: Photography, Graphic Design, Video & Social Media 

Mission:

The role of the Creative Director (CD) is to oversee our Creative Ministry and execute the communications strategy of Active Church under the direction and leadership of the lead pastors. This will require a firm grasp of the beliefs, values and strategy of Active Church and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate the Gospel of Christ in various communication mediums. The Creative Director (CD) will execute all components of communications and marketing to add inspiration, motivation and clarity to church messages.

Oversight and Execution of Communications and Marketing:

The CD creates seamless messages that produce simple ways to connect with Active Church. The CD is responsible for creating and managing a communications system (requests & calendaring) which ensures a consistent experience across multiple touch points.

Creative Content Development:

Must show an ability to develop creative ideas to communicate a message. The CD will need to show an ability to take a creative idea from concept to reality and an ability to work with the various members of our Creative Team to create original content via video and graphic design as needed.

Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Manage and lead the design team; invest and develop their skills and abilities.
• Design and illustrate a range of projects including print media, promotions, web design and special ministry projects.
• Attention to detail when creating clear and compelling pieces through print and digital mediums.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously grow and equip volunteers for the creative team. 
• Oversee our photography, video, web, and social media teams to develop design solutions from concept to completion.

— Daily —

• Post General Content Everyday on Active Church Socials

— Weekly —

• Administrate Weekly Sermon YouTube post
• Capture and edit Photos Every week
• Create Custom Sunday Recap Reel Each Week
• Create Custom talking head Recap Reel Each Week
• Schedule and Administrate Weekly Photographers, social media teams. 

— Monthly —

• Design and create all sermon series media.
• Design and create all media for events.
• Publish all events online across various platforms.
• Monthly MailChimp Administration
• General Graphics
• Create General Videos as needed 

— Yearly —

• Website Updates
• Setup and Manage Paid Ad Campaigns.

Qualifications:

-Experience in a graphic design environment or related field.

-Portfolio illustrating a wide variety of design.

-Receptive to receive feedback and direction in the pursuit of excellence.

-An understanding of design principles, specifically with typography and composition.

-Willingness to work efficiently with tight deadlines and fast turnarounds

-Proficiency in Adobe CC, with emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator, & Lightroom.

-Understanding and experience in user-interface design for web and mobile 

-Collaborative, flexible, goal-driven personality