Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is an award-winning creator and distributor of entertainment for people around the world. Gearbox Entertainment develops and publishes products through its subsidiaries, Gearbox Software and Gearbox Publishing.

Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for successful game franchises including Brothers in Arms and Borderlands, as well as acquired properties Duke Nukem and Homeworld. Gearbox’s ambition is to entertain the world and its key driving objectives include the pursuit of happiness for our talent, partners and customers, the prioritization of entertainment and creativity and a measured respect for profitability.

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is looking for a Graphic Artist to join its Communications team and help support our products and growing community of fans.

Responsibilities:

• Plans concept by studying information and plans to create visual assets for social marketing campaigns and PR beats.

• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
• Completes projects by coordinating with outside creative agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Participate in the social brand visual style guide creation and its application across all our assets.
• Ensure all assets created reach required quality level and are in coherence with the artistic direction and visual identity of each video game title.
• Work closely with Comms and PR teams, as well as additional Gearbox teams to ensure social assets are consistent with each IP.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external departments

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant multi-platform creative experience which includes print, digital, social, and mobile

• A strong portfolio that showcases ambitious design and marketing
• Demonstrated understanding and proven aptitude for design principles, information architecture, typography and layout
• Proven expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically, meet deadlines, work independently as well as collaboratively
• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus

Key Competencies

• Positive and professional attitude

• Creativity and originality

• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Analysis and problem solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Independence, initiative, and adaptability

Gearbox Entertainment believes that all team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.