Senior Graphic Designer

Private Division is a developer-focused publisher that partners with the finest creative talent in the video game industry, empowering studios to develop the games that they are passionate about creating, while providing the support that they need to make their titles critically and commercially successful on a global scale. The Label publishes the Kerbal Space Program franchise, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey from Panache Digital Games, The Outer Worlds from Obsidian Entertainment, OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome from Roll7, After Us from Piccolo Studio, Penny’s Big Breakaway from Evening Star and more. Private Division has future unannounced projects in development with Moon Studios, Yellow Brick Games, Wētā Workshop, Game Freak, and other esteemed independent developers. The Label publishes the physical retail edition of Hades from Supergiant Games on PlayStation® and Xbox consoles. Private Division continues to build its internal studio capacity, with Roll7 and Intercept Games as internal developers for the Label. Private Division is headquartered in New York City with offices in Seattle, Las Vegas, and Munich.

THE CHALLENGE:

This role will be a part of a growing international marketing team and be integral to the creative development of marketing assets and timelines. The role will work with marketing's production team, and teams across Private Division and Take-Two (production, social media, developers, operations). The position will also partner with external creative partners to visually support our growing catalogue of games.

We are seeking an experienced creative production professional who demonstrates a balance of creative abilities and production management in an agile startup environment.

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE ON:

• Creation and management of digital site assets, advertising assets for marketing campaigns, merchandise, 1st party storefront support, trade show booths, and game packaging.
• Handle and develop the requirements for packaging and digital storefronts for our video games. This will include working with internal operations, sales, and marketing teams.
• Conceptualize and develop online digital display ads across dozens of target segments, with multiple localization and resize requirements.
• Lead submissions and maintenance of the first party and digital store portals for our games and products.
• Work with our international team in supporting ratings compliancy in Europe, Russia, Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Partner up with our community and marketing team to develop materials for the label and game websites and social media channels.
• Work with external vendors to ensure our copy and advertising is localized to multiple territories.
• Ensure compliance with the latest ratings, advertising, and packaging guidelines, including gaining internal legal clearances as needed for all EMEA territories.
• Develop style guides for our partner games that set the parameters, tone, and visual directions.
• Develop point of sale and merchandising creative elements. Work with operations and international sales teams on the production and distribution of these assets

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A proven experience in graphic design with a minimum of three years.
• Advanced level experience in non-video applications in the Adobe CC suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience working in print and knowledge of the pre-press process is a requirement.
• Knowledge of international packaging template for Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with experience in production management, maintaining timelines, and working with various groups to manage to a schedule.
• Excellent communication and personal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships both internal and external to the label.
• Experience in developing online display ads, please share your past work!
• Experience building and managing relationships with freelancers, vendors, and other external resources.
• Expected to identify and assume any responsibilities and opportunities that present themselves to this growing organization.
• A deep desire to drive and contribute to the creation of a new business initiative.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Cover letter and creative portfolio of professional work are required!

REPORTS TO: Art Director

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Great Company Culture. We pride ourselves as being one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees’ bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, our onsite Gym, company parties, our Office bar, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Benefits include, but are not limited to Private healthcare, Private dental, A double matching pension policy where the employer will double match up to a 4% contribution from the employee, Employee stock purchase scheme with a 15% discount, Eye tests and vouchers towards glasses, Cycle to work scheme, Flu vouchers, Annual health, 4X death in service insurance, Income protection (66% salary), Workplace Savings, 26 days holiday, Enhanced Family friendly policies + other great perks and great office facilities!
• Perks. Fitness reimbursement up to £50 per month, an onsite Gym, an Office bar, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries, a dog friendly workplace and the ability to earn £350+ per year for taking care of yourself and more!

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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