Job Description

SUMMARY:

Develops concepts and plans, designs, and directs development and production of promotional and marketing materials.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Develops and assists in designing concepts for assigned product lines including but not limited to product, packaging, catalogs, and promotional/collateral materials.
• Translate high-level objectives and design principles into interaction flows, information architecture diagrams and ultimately visual designs.
• Work collaboratively and iteratively with talented product managers, editorial, engineering, marketing and ad operations to define great user experiences while facilitating a high quality, consistent visual aesthetic.
• Contribute to ideation and concept development and communicate visual design concepts.
• Directs the production of artwork for concept and product design.
• Assists in development of marketing concepts and campaigns.
• Reviews, approves, and presents designs to client and/or other appropriate manager for approval.
• Interfaces with appropriate departments to determine most cost-effective methods for creating new products.
• Interfaces with appropriate departments to coordinate creative activities and schedules.
• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops creative staff; manages schedules and workflow.
• Offers problem-solving strategy and creative options/solutions to designers and production artists.
• Creates a collaborative atmosphere between creative team and other employees.
• Develops, implements, and maintains procedures that enhance the efficiency of the creative team.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of new creative techniques and trends, consumer buying trends, and technology changes.
• Leads brainstorming sessions.
• Attends conventions, conferences, and trade shows as needed.
• Researches and recommends design solutions for product and packaging development.
• Plans and oversees workload for outside freelancers as needed; recruits additional freelance artists.
• Negotiates pricing with outside vendors.
• Develops and monitors project creative budgets.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

SKILLS:

• Mastery in Adobe Creative, especially Photoshop/Illustrator
• Expert knowledge in best practices of UX and UI design
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Great management and organizational skills.
• Strong interest in MMORPGs and video games.
• Excellent people skills.
• Strong listening and communication abilities.
• Strong team player.
• Strong visual communication skills with a dedication to detail and consistency
• Strong visual design and product development skills
• .NET/Visual Studios experience a plus.

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