Description Position at IGN

About Us:IGN Entertainment is the leading Internet media company focused on video games and entertainment. IGN reaches more than 360 million monthly users around the world, and is followed by more than 58MM social and YouTube followers. IGN also publishes daily content on 36 platforms including TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat Discover. Established in 1996, IGN is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in New York and London. IGN content is localized in 20 languages and 110 countries and hosted on websites and native applications on mobile, connected TV, and Xbox and PlayStation platforms.

 

Job Summary: As a mid-level Brand Designer, you will help build a category-defining brand through campaigns, events, product launches, advertising, lifecycle design and much more. You’ll be closely collaborating with our team of marketers, growth strategists, and product designers across IGN, Humble Bundle, and MapGenie. You’ll conceptualize a variety of creative solutions across many mediums and surfaces, establishing visually striking brand identities that inspire and engage our target audiences. You’re a strong, clear communicator and a natural problem solver providing a critical eye to the level of detail, polish, craft, and consistency in our overall output. The ideal candidate will possess the technical capabilities and savvy to create the brand design and strategy from scratch and feel confident sharing collaborating with a cross-functional team.  

 

To apply, please submit an online portfolio demonstrating your craft, innovation, and design system thinking. No files will be accepted. 

 

Job Duties: (Bullet points on their day to day/what will be expected of them):Independently drive projects based on brand and business goals, while seeking feedback, brainstorming cross-functionally, and augmenting your work with others' expertiseSee projects throughout the entire design process; from creative conception to productionCraft engaging visuals and digital experiences in a fast-paced environmentDesign for a wide range of projects while ensure brand consistency; able to hold to a high standard of designActively contribute to the evolution of our brands by exploring novel solutions that support our brand goalsCollaborate with marketing, product design, and growth teams to concept campaigns, evergreen communications, and launch announcements that support new products and featuresArticulating a creative vision by collaborating with other designers, illustrators, photographers, etc.

 

Job Qualifications: Excellence in typography, color, layout, and composition; familiar with motion graphicsStrong visual storytelling skills that support launching new product features in novel waysExperience hiring photographers, illustrators, copywriters, to contribute to projects Experience with design tools Adobe Creative, Figma, Invision, etc.Deep understanding of current design trends, craft, and patterns5+ years in brand projects from concept through asset creation across multiple surfaces Able to effectively communicate through written language (project briefs, written narratives) Embrace an iterative design process and receptive to feedbackAble to work independently, drive multiple projects at a time, and iterate quicklyFoster strong working relationships with team members and cross-functional teammatesComfortable in your soft skills: listening, negotiating, and decision-makingOur Culture and ValuesAt IGN, we believe diversity stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of new ideas, and enriches our personal and professional lives. We are committed to championing diversity in all that we do, weaving fairness and equity into the fabric of our organization, and achieving a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and antiracist culture where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.Here’s the good stuff about us…You’ll make an impact. We reach 360MM monthly unique users. We’re big time, but we’re not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.We’ve got a big presence, but a small team.We have fun. It’s all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.We’re passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product.Ziff Davis Gaming offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness focused benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits; Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Family Planning Support via Maven,  Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Fitness Reimbursement as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events. If you’re seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then IGN is the place for you.Ziff Davis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.___

 

Salary Disclosure: Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The base pay for this position ranges from $90,000 to $120,000, plus incentive compensation (for eligible roles only), 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a flexible time off policy.