Graphic Designer & Video Editor

Trinity Church in Chicago ( ---------- ) is seeking a creative person who can do both video editing and graphic design. There will be two initial projects. The first will involve finalizing a logo design for our children’s ministry. The second will involve post-production video ---------- ndidates must be design-savvy, production-minded, brand-conscious, able to work by themselves, display strong collaboration, and meet deadlines.

We are looking for a highly creative person who can make fresh, tasteful, and excellent ---------- e this list of design examples for their quality and style: ----------

The first project may take a few weeks to complete, with sporadic hours. The hourly rate will be $4.50 USD per hour. The candidate must be generally available between 5am/6am-12pm local Philippine Standard Time (PHT) for periodic video conferencing. The candidate does not need to work these hours, only have decent availability during them.

The candidate must demonstrate good character, suitable skills to match the project, and display a strong work ethic. If all goes well, future opportunities are possible, even ongoing part-time or full-time work may be a possibility.

Working for a church can be a powerful and unique opportunity to use your God-given talents to bless and reach others. What can be more important and more rewarding than helping people find their ultimate purpose in God? The city of Chicago is in desperate need of a spiritual awakening. Help make the world a better place; help people grow spiritually; especially help many find faith in Christ.

Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Please follow all steps.

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QUALIFICATIONS
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- Effectively speaks and writes English.
- Strives for excellence, brand awareness, and follows industry trends.
- Provides evidence of following directions, as well as making meaningful creative contributions.
- Preferably holds qualifications, or corresponding achievements, in relevant fields.
- Ability to employ problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) (Specifically Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Drive), Adobe Indesign, Adobe
- Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and video editing software.
- Can make/find video animations when needed.
- Understands audio optimization and achieves highest audio quality.
- Makes perceptive design decisions and intuitive video edits.
- Able to work from alternative locations if their personal internet connection goes down.

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RESPONSIBILITIES
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CREATIVE PROCESS:
Collaborate to create graphics and videos as ---------- corporate effective transitions, background music, and on screen graphics. Optimize audio.

REPORTS:
Provide a daily report of all activity and hours.

FLEXIBLE:
As a key participant in our organization, the candidate is expected to be flexible and willing to assist with other tasks if or when they arise.

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS:
You are not expected to work on the following National Holidays if they fall on a working day: Chinese New Year, People Power Revolution, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, The Day of Valor (Bataan Day), Labor Day, Eid'l Fitr, Independence Day, Eidul Adha, Ninoy Aquino, National Heroes Day, All Saint's Day, All Soul's Day, Bonifacio Day, Immaculate Conception Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Rizal Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year’s Day.

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QUESTIONS & TASKS
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1. What are two or more creative principles that influence you most?
2. Provide links to graphic and video projects of yours.
3. In your answer to question seven below, please add three asterisks at the end of your final sentence, after the period, with no spaces.
4. How much favor do you experience in your life? Briefly explain.
5. Provide a screenshot of your download AND upload internet speed using http://speedtest.net
6. Provide a screenshot of your computer specs including processor speed, memory, and any other useful information.
7. What graphic and video software do you use?
8. Do you receive notifications of planned power cuts?
9. Are you a United States citizen?
10. Attach/link a one minute video recording of yourself explaining why you want this position.

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ASSESSMENTS
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Please take these three assessments (they don’t take long) and provide the results as screenshots, PDFs, or something similar. Do not provide links to your results page as these will not work. If you have taken these tests before, just provide your prior results:

1. The Big Five: ----------
2. Strengthsfinder 2.0: ----------
3. DISC: ----------