Motion Graphics Designer

HIGHLAND PARK METHODIST CHURCH•Highland Park, TX

About The Position

This is a full time position that provides a salary commensurate with experience and outstanding benefits in a truth and grace filled work enfironment. This role is responsible for the creative direction, design, and execution of all LED screen content throughout the building — including worship environments such as Cornerstone — to ensure alignment with the overall communications strategy, brand standards, and seasonal design themes. The Motion Graphics Designer will report to the Director of Communications and work closely with the Art Director, Lead Videographer, and Communications team to translate ministry priorities and sermon direction into compelling, immersive visual experiences that enhance worship and engagement at scale. This position will collaborate directly with ministry leaders to understand the vision and direction for sermons and other ministry collateral. This position requires creative ownership, systems thinking, and the ability to design motion environments that support live production while maintaining brand cohesion across all channels. We are looking for a designer who understands scale — large-format screens, immersive environments, and live production. The position requires a storyteller who can translate theological and messaging themes into visual language while balancing creativity with technical precision. The Motion Graphics Designer should be a self-starter who takes ownership and initiative to bring to life the vision set by Communications and Worship leaders, and works well as a collaborative teammate within feedback-driven environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Motion Design, GFX/Graphic Design (multimedia), Media Production, or related field
5+ years of professional motion design experience
Portfolio demonstrating advanced motion systems, environmental design, and brand integration is required; Candidate’s portfolio should also demonstrate experience designing graphics for ultra wide large format screens.
Strong creative instincts with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines
High level of accountability and follow-through
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Willingness to work evenings/weekends during peak ministry seasons
Alignment with the mission and values of HPUMC
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects
Strong working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Advanced understanding of typography, composition, and brand systems
Experience designing for large-format LED screens
Understanding of video codecs, export workflows, and playback optimization
Cinema 4D, Blender, or other 3D software
ProPresenter or similar live presentation software
Resolume, Notch, or other media server software
Color grading knowledge
Sitting, standing, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and fine motor skills.
Must be a committed Christian with a church home, comfortable working in a United Methodist Church, and willing to spend occasional Sundays onsite to understand HPUMC firsthand. Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary. HPUMC employees are called to lead a life that reflects the gospel, and staff are expected to exhibit appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing for digital canvases, live environments, broadcast, church, or large-scale events strongly preferred
Photography and videography experience
Experience with Videri Screens a plus

Responsibilities

Own the creative development and execution of all LED screen content across campus
Design immersive motion environments for worship services, including Cornerstone
Ensure all screen content aligns with the overall communications strategy and visual identity
Develop scalable motion systems and templates for recurring ministry needs
Optimize content for LED wall specifications, aspect ratios, playback systems, and live production environments
Collaborate with the Art Director to concept and develop sermon series visual packages
Create bumpers, motion backgrounds, title graphics, lower thirds, transitions, and environmental visuals
Support multi-channel campaign rollouts (in-service screens, digital, web, social)
Ensure visual cohesion between weekend worship environments and churchwide communications
Partner closely with the Art Director to align motion content with design priorities and branding
Work cross-functionally with Worship, Production, and Ministry teams to bring concepts to life
Contribute to creative brainstorming and campaign development conversations
Provide visual expertise in planning meetings related to stage design and environment
Build and maintain organized motion graphic libraries and template systems
Prepare final files for weekend services and special events, and meeting deadlines for delivery to the Production team
Manage timelines and ensure timely, accurate project delivery
Stay current on emerging motion trends, tools, and technologies