Graphic Design Team Lead (RED Creative/Marketing team)

Job Description

RED Creative is our internal team of creatives working across a range of design disciplines: graphic design, motion, web and print. As a Graphic Design Team Lead of RED Creative, you will ensure the timely delivery of promo assets at a high level of quality, while making sure they fit into the broader marketing strategy. Reporting to the Art Director, you will manage, mentor and upscale the team and enforce design best practices.

If you have equal love for amazing designs as for mentoring a team, and want to leave your mark on all future designs that will promote the Witcher and Cyberpunk worlds, let us know.

(Along with your resume and portfolio, please add a cover letter/message explaining your interest in our job offer).

Daily responsibilities:

• Being responsible for the design standards of your team's output. Feedbacking and iterating projects until they are at a AAA level that is appropriate for publication while ensuring projects remain on-brief;
• Working alongside producers to navigate the day-to-day flow of design tasks in the Red Creative team, and using your design expertise to ensure all tasks are given the time and resources necessary;
• Executing the design expectations of the Art Director, and also the Creative Director;
• Maintaining brand consistency across our IPs, and also across all of our corporate branding;
• Being an attentive manager to your team's needs: managing leave; arranging training and team activities; knowing how to delegate tasks effectively; motivating and providing encouragement;
• Mentoring, feedbacking and providing constructive criticism to help the team grow;
• Understanding your team's needs and being their spokesperson and champion during intra-team discussions/collaborations;
• Being accountable for the structure, effectiveness and cohesion of your team.
• Working closely with teams across our Marketing division to help guide and advise them on their dealings with the RED Creative team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in design, marketing or related fields;
• Experience working on global brands with broad reach;
• Experience in the gaming/entertainment industries, or in ad agencies;
• Several years’ experience leading creative teams and a proven track record of mentoring and motivating teams, and some experience managing teams of over 10 people;
• Mastery of Adobe CS, and similar design software;
• Fluent knowledge of art and design principles, and their application to marketing and branding;
• Excellent presentation, writing and communication skills;
• Understanding of various creative pipelines;
• A collaborative approach to working;
• Well-organized and comfortable with fast turnarounds;
• Fluency in spoken and written English;
• A love of CD PROJEKT RED's franchises.

Additional Information

This job requires relocation to Warsaw, PL.
Working mode: in-office (in a hybrid or full-time capacity).

Relocation support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

Health & Well-being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Health checks — tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.
• Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
• Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas.
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and specialty coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

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Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!