<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

<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><strong>US</strong><br>Shoreline exists to know God, find life and make a difference. We believe in the power of lifegiving community, the truth of God’s word, and that Christianity is all about Grace. Our diverse, interdenominational church is home to thousands of people from all walks of life. Shoreline Creative helps accomplish the church's mission by creating atmospheres of worship for the local church. For us, “Worship” isn’t just what happens on stage, it’s everything behind the scenes. Every time we use our creative gifts and talents to build the kingdom – we worship!<br><br><strong>YOU<br></strong>We like to describe our Creative team as a band of misfits (designers, musicians, technicians, filmmakers, &amp; dreamers) serving the local church. So, if this resonates with you, we want to meet you!<br><br><strong>POSITION</strong><br>Graphic Designers play an integral role on the Creative team at Shoreline Church. The Jr. GD is a member of the Marketing Team and will be responsible for collaborating with the Content Team, Production Team, &amp; Creative Director on creative projects and church wide initiatives. He or she must be able to conceptualize visions and ideas to effectively produce digital, web, print, and social media promotional materials. He or she will be responsible for taking assigned tasks and creatively executing strategies for use on multiple platforms. This position is for the Shoreline Corporate graphics team that supports all campuses, ministries, church events, and sermon series. The ideal candidate is an innovative thinker who takes pride in delivering work that splashes the gospel with color. He or she is passionate about using their creative talents &amp; experience to build the Kingdom and cultivate environments that maintain Shoreline Church’s standards of excellence and community impact.<br><br><strong>JOB FUNCTIONS<br></strong>- Create quality church-wide graphic and visuals for digital, web, print, and social media<br>- Brand design for events and marketing (posters, slides, banners, brochures, flyers etc.)<br>- Always thinking of innovative ways to raise the bar and take designs and ideas to the next level<br>- Work with Creative team to take design visions and turn them into a reality<br>- Offer experienced advice for proper design choices<br>- High level of creative thinking and execution<br>- Can properly and effectively create content for use on multiple formats<br>- Understands and is knowledgeable about graphic standards for print and digital<br>- Has a keen eye for the latest trends in graphic design<br>- Attention to detail in design<br>- Must be able to work independently to meet deadlines<br>- Proficient with Mac OS X<br>- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign<br>- Must be able to push, pull, carry, lift items up to 50lbs<br>- Must be willing to help with a positive attitude and support the vision of Shoreline Church<br>- Photography/Video experience a plus<br>- Ability to reformat existing artwork<br>- Create social media artwork (Events, service times, YouTube, prayer, outreach, interactive/engaging post, service recaps) and collaborate with the marketing team.<br>- Assist with additional Creative team projects and events beyond scope of design duties<br><br><strong>QUALIFICATIONS<br></strong>The Graphic Designer should have 2 years of experience creating and designing marketing materials in a related field. A degree, certificate, college coursework in related field is a plus.<br><br><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT<br></strong>• Create Artwork for various ministries (events, social media, branding)<br>• Branding Materials<br>• Graphics for Social Media<br>• Reformat Existing Artwork<br>• Create social media artwork (service times, YouTube, prayer, outreach, interactive/engaging post, service recaps)<br><br><strong>BONUS SKILLS (not required)<br></strong>• UX/UI design for website app development<br>• Photography or video skills<br>• Animation skills<br>• Marketing experience<br>• Public speaking</div>

Junior Graphic Designer

<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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