This position will work in collaboration with the Games Division of a robust global R&D team in the development of brand-new products. We are searching for a talented Graphic Designer with 5+ years of experience to design packaging and components for games that are trendy, visually appealing and FUN TO PLAY!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design artwork for game packaging, instruction manuals, game boards, display graphics, POP, trade shows, and more with minimal supervision
• Make required revisions to designs based on feedback from stakeholders in a timely manner
• Research and develop packaging and product designs for items within a specified market
• Create dielines using templates or adjust dielines to fit non-standard box sizes
• Ensure that all layouts are error-free and include proper imagery, product descriptions, logos, legal lines, and copy prior to sending to factory
• Preflight and package your own artwork
• Ability to simultaneously work on a variety of projects with shifting deadlines while staying in constant contact with Project Managers to ensure key due dates are hit
• Flexibility to change direction on projects mid-way through without any conflict/pushback
• Stay on top of current trends in packaging, toys, games, entertainment and pop culture
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• 5+ years production/design experience in an agency, studio or in-house setting
• Ability to design at a mid to senior level
• Creative Suite proficiency, specifically in Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
• Layout and typography experience
• Excellent file and folder management skills
• Ability to have same-day deliverables for urgent needs