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Graphic Designer, Production (Production Artist)

Exploding Kittens is a leading game and entertainment company with a mission to inspire people to connect, laugh, and play fun games in the physical world. After initially seeking to raise $10k through Kickstarter, Exploding Kittens’ campaign raised $8.7M in 30 days from 219,000 backers. To date, Exploding Kittens is the #1 most-backed project in Kickstarter history and the company has sold over 11 million games.

Started by former Xbox game designer Elan Lee and The Oatmeal’s founder Matt Inman, Exploding Kittens and its family of games recreates game night for a humorous and fun person-to-person experience. Today, there are over a dozen games and expansions available for purchase: Exploding Kittens, Bears vs Babies, You’ve Got Crabs, Throw Throw Burrito, On a Scale of One to T-Rex, Poetry for Neanderthals A Game of Cat & Mouth, Tacocat Spelled Backwards, A Little Wordy, as well as mobile app games Kitty Letter and Exploding Kittens, one of the top 30 premium games on both iOS and Android.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Manage preflight formatting and prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing
• Make various forms of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production
• Provide art and image retouching, clipping paths and additional image manipulation
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise with both the creative team and external printers and vendors
• Create a catalog and reference art for future projects
• Collaborate closely with VP of Creative Development, Art Director, Sr. Project Manager, Graphic Designers and Game Development to follow the developmental timeline to ensure tasks are completed to meet designated deadlines

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Results oriented with the ability to complete assignments in a timely manner, process oriented and a self-starter
• Focused and agile with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining creative brand excellence
• Organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with logical approach to both the planning and execution of work
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to express views in both verbal and written communications
• Team player with the ability to contribute to a team of professionals and willing to collaborate and give assistance to co-workers
• Diplomacy by consistently demonstrating tact, maintaining positive relationships with all levels of employees and approaching every situation in a professional manner

WHAT WE NEED:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in graphic design print production or visual arts and an extensive portfolio to demonstrate clear knowledge and expertise
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art or a related field preferred
• Solid knowledge of printing processes and adept with relevant software applications such as Flight Check, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite with an emphasis in Adobe InDesign, and comfortable using Mac/Apple hardware
• Experience with digital content such as websites, social media, online advertising and email campaigns, along with a basic knowledge of HTMLS5, Adobe After Effects and web-development software a plus!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Flexible spending account options (medical, dependent care, transit)
• 401k with company matching
• Flexible paid vacation
• Monthly wellness benefit + complementary wellness subscriptions
• Complimentary lunches on Fridays (where we play games together!)

Please apply directly at jobs.lever.co/explodingkittens. Make sure to include a PDF of your current resume along with a cover letter.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer we are committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees regardless of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race (including protected hairstyles such as dreadlocks, braids and twists), religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression and/or the fact that an individual is transgender, transitioning or transitioned), color, ancestry, national origin, possession of a driver’s license, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/trait/condition, marital or familial status, family care or medical leave status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, membership in military reserves, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local, state and federal “ban the box” and “fair chance” laws.