Graphic Designer job at Moose Toys in El Segundo, CA

Graphic Designer – Games

Primary Location: US-CA-Los Angeles

Job: Packaging/Graphic Design

Employee Status: Permanent

Schedule: Full-time

Classification

Exempt

Position Status

Full Time

Senior Vice President, Games

Direct Reports

None

Role Objectives

Responsible for the completion of high-quality designs for packaging, marketing communication, and product development for the Games division. The Graphic Designer – Games will also direct freelancers to generate point design materials while also providing hands on graphic design skills wherever necessary. The role focuses on designing game components, instructions manual Projects range from sketching concepts, to finished packaging, to creating showroom assets and trade show materials, to marketing kits and more.

Qualifications

· 3+ years’ experience in a graphic design role.

· Bachelor of Arts preferred.

· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).

· Experience with print production standards and pre-press preparation.

· Ability to adapt to different art styles and game themes.

· Portfolio showcasing board game or similar design work.

· Familiarity with tabletop gaming industry preferred.

· Experience with illustration and 3D rendering preferred.

Responsibilities

· Work with SVP of Games and Director of Design to provide design solutions to the highest possible standards within the development, marketing, and branding strategy of Moose product;

· Design layouts for cards, boards, tokens, instructions, and packaging.

· Develop iconography and UI elements for gameplay clarity.

· Illustration skills are a plus, and an ability to provide quick sketches to brainstorm/test out ideas;

· Work with Designers (internal and external) to develop logos and branding for new product;

· Work through the entire design process: from concept to pre-press and present final layouts for approval;

· Discuss with designers to determine objectives, cost of product, background information, brand styles and copywriting to be used for product;

· Support photo shoots as needed.

· Conduct photo shoots and be proficient in the use of a digital camera;

· Oversee fabrication of packaging, playtest article, and sales mock-ups whilst ensuring the mock-ups maintain a high level of quality;

· Ensure the Moose direction and style is reflected in both new artwork and redevelopment or extensions of existing brands;

· Conduct design presentations to internal staff as required;

· Develop and design promotional material for trade shows and any other exhibitions or showings;

· Keeping up and understanding market trends to develop appropriate branding to both product and packaging;

· Interpret and utilize licensed style guides and apply licensed branding to product and packaging;

· Work with and direct Finished Artists for the area of packaging and production art to achieve roll out of brands.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Hours

8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday

8:30am – 3:00pm, Friday

30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time-zones.

Hybrid working arrangement: Tues-Thurs in El Segundo office