Position Description

Position Title: Creative Director
Department: Creative Department
Reports To: Executive Pastor Worship and Creative
Employee Status: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Central Campus
Date: October 2024
Hire Date: February 2025

Purpose:

The Creative Director is responsible for leading and managing the Creative Department, ensuring that all creative efforts align with Definition Church’s mission to help people be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did. This role involves overseeing creative in weekend experiences, special events, branding, and collaboration with various church departments to create cohesive, transformative experiences that reflect the church's vision and core values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership:Lead the vision and direction of all creative efforts for weekend services, events, and ministries across Definition Church. Develop engaging content that supports our mission and enhances the church's overall message.
• Team Oversight & Collaboration:Manage and mentor the Creative Team, including staff, contractors, and volunteers. Collaborate with other departments (such as Worship, Production, Assimilation, Formation, and Next-Gen) to produce creative assets (visuals, video, print, digital) that serve the broader church’s needs.
• Event Production:Serve as the primary creative lead for major church events (e.g., Easter, Christmas, Vision Offering), ensuring every element from visual design to worship flow supports the spiritual goals of the event.
• Branding & Visual Identity:Maintain and elevate Definition Church’s brand consistency across all platforms, ensuring alignment with the church’s mission and values.
• Strategic Oversight:Develop and implement creative strategies that engage both current attendees and new visitors. Track project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Content Approval:Provide final approval for all creative outputs, ensuring that content meets the church’s standards for theological alignment, quality, and visual integrity.
• Social Media Management:
  Oversee all social media accounts associated with Definition Church and the Lead Pastor. Ensure consistent, on-brand messaging, posting schedules, and engagement strategies across all platforms. Develop content calendars, manage posts, and ensure that all digital communication aligns with the church's mission and values.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within a church or nonprofit environment.
• Expertise in graphic design, with a deep understanding of managing design teams and video production teams.
• Expertise in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), video production, and digital content creation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience planning and coordinating large-scale events and services.
• A heart for ministry and alignment with Definition Church’s mission, vision, and values.

Core Competencies:

• Visionary Leadership: Ability to develop and communicate a compelling vision that inspires creativity and innovation.
• Collaboration: Work well with other departments and external partners to create cohesive, church-wide initiatives.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas to leadership and team members.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about using creative arts to communicate the Gospel and enhance spiritual experiences.
• A servant-leader mindset with a positive, fun, and energetic attitude.
• Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated through consistent spiritual practices and involvement in the church community.
• High level of integrity and commitment to the church’s values of redemption, diversity, authenticity, and empowerment.
• High-capacity, multi-tasking individual who is comfortable working independently without constant supervision.
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed.

Additional Information:

• The Creative Director will oversee a combination of full-time staff, part-time staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Expected to actively participate in the life of the church, such as groups, serving and attending Definition.
• This role may involve working non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Oversees all managers, staff, and volunteers assigned to the Creative Department, including graphic design and video production teams.

Applying

Use this link to apply for the position:

https://definitionchurch.bamboohr.com/careers/26