graphic designer Remote
Job description
Graphic Designer and Animator
Remote, UK (Occasional visits to Manchester/Wakefield/Nottingham studios)
We are seeking a talented and experienced Graphic Designer and Animator to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio of work showcasing their design and animation skills, as well as the ability to create visually appealing graphics and animations for a variety of mediums.
What You Will be Working On as a Graphic Designer and Animator
The Graphic Designer and Animator will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing and producing high-quality graphics, UI assets, merchandise designs, event graphics, motion graphics and animations for our range of games.
Your Day-To-Day
- Bring excellence in creative thought and innovative ambitions to marketing campaigns, inspiring the best in others and always placing the product first.
- Collaborate with the creative team to develop design and animation concepts and strategies for various projects.
- Design visually appealing graphics and animations for a variety of mediums, including store art, trailers, branding materials, social media and advertising.
- Ensure all designs and animations are in line with brand guidelines and are consistent across all mediums.
- Manage and prioritize multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality.
- Present designs and animations to clients and stakeholders and make revisions based on feedback.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest design and animation trends and techniques.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field with a focus on animation
- Strong portfolio of work showcasing a range of design and 2D and 3D animation skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and InDesign)
- Proficiency in 3D software (Maya, Zbrush)
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills
Even if you don’t quite tick all of the criteria above but still possess the core and transferrable skills for the role, then we’d still be keen to hear from you.
What's In It For You?
- Annual Bonus, pension matched up to 8%, Share Save Scheme and £1000 of free shares for all Teamsters!
- Dedicated learning time - In addition to organised learning and conferences, you will have 6 days per year for self-directed learning.
- Vitality private medical insurance including cover for pre-existing conditions and BUPA Dental along with structured internal support for mental wellbeing.
- Work anywhere! We offer hybrid working from home or one of our three offices. We also support remote working opportunities where possible.
- Game Console loans of up to £500, game keys, access to our annual Team17 Fest, free use of pool tables, office gaming competitions. Oh, and look out for a range of treats sent to your home throughout the year celebrating Life at Team17 and our successes!
The Interview Process
The interview process for the Graphic Designer and Animator role is made up of 3 stages:
- Stage 1 (30 minutes) – A quick introductory call with one of the TA team to briefly assess your experience and run over the role in greater detail
- Stage 2 (30 minutes) – A formal meeting with our Creative Marketing Services Manager and Marketing Artist to further discuss your experience to date and assess your skillset relating to the role. After this stage the team will ask you to complete a task that will be outlined during the interview.
- Stage 3 (60 minutes) – A final interview with three members of the Creative Services team to assess your suitability within the team along with understanding your future aspirations. There will be plenty of opportunity for you to ask any questions as well.
To allow you to prepare as best as possible for your interview, we will provide you with a selection of core questions that the team will ask. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this, please contact us on [email protected]
Team17 is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to building a diverse workforce, representative of the world we live and game in! Accessibility is at the heart of our games and we reflect that in how we operate as a business.
We can provide suitable adjustments for you during our recruitment processes from audio support to extra time on assessments. Should you require adjustments or flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Team17, please let us know in the notes section of your application and be reassured that this will not affect your application.
