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Graphic Designer
Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, CA, United States
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Blizzard Entertainment’s Creative Services is looking for a mid-level Graphic Designer to create and develop industry-leading logos, key art, style guides, digital and print advertising, packaging and event graphics. The designer must understand the audience and understand the value of effective marketing. High-quality concepting and art direction skills are a must. Additionally, the right candidate will have an awareness of current trends in marketing, online communication, and new media. Strong communications skills are needed for presentations and art directing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collaborate with partners in Creative Services, as well as the brand teams and development teams to launch and support major game titles.
• Manipulate image composition and perform basic paint overs when necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of digital technology and social media trends, media requirements and best practices.
• Understand the goals of a given project – knowing the right questions to ask and knowing how to track down answers, taking feedback and following through as needed to complete a project.
REQUIREMENTS
• A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience as a graphic designer.
• Understanding of the art styles of Blizzard Entertainment franchises.
• Strong conceptual skills and the ability to execute creative effectively and at the highest level of quality.
• Comprehensive understanding of design principles and typography. Exceptional eye for composition and color.
• Ability to create content for all forms of digital and print advertising.
• Expert level knowledge of Adobe Master Suite apps.
• Knowledge of image formats and printed media.
• Understanding of the print production process and ability to devise new and unusual print solutions.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with frequent priority shifts.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional attitude.
• Able to work well in a collaborative team environment, and within an iterative design process.
• A passion for video games, movies, graphic novels, science fiction and other elements of pop culture.
PLUSES
• Knowledge of HTML 5 and CSS animation
• Knowledge of video editing with After Effects and Adobe Premiere (or equivalent package)
• Experience in the game industry
• Experience with digital photography, and / or machinima
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
• Resume
• Cover Letter should include your career goals and why you want to work at Blizzard
• Portfolio of creative work
Please submit a PDF of your resume. Make sure to include a link to your portfolio for review.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!