The Discord family is looking for a skillful Illustrator to create fun and compelling illustrations to show up in-app, on social media, in advertisements, on merchandise, and many other mediums.
You'll develop conceptual sketches to high-quality final work to meet our marketing and communication goals. We have an exciting new brand look-and-feel that you'll work on and adapt. You will work with internal clients to brief, schedule, produce and manage final deliverables for both internal and external use.
As a member of the creative team, you'll help inform how we communicate the Discord brand to the world and support the creative development of all of our marketing needs. We are a friendly, collaborative team who focus on creating high-quality experiences that enhance Discord above everything else.
If you love creating head turning illustrations, you'll fit right in at Discord.
What you'll be doing
- Work with the Product and Marketing teams to complete compelling visual illustrations, key art, icons, and gif animations
- Work with designers, product/project managers, and other partners for feedback
- Establish and communicate visuals and standards across the company's entire brand
- Meet deadlines, and have the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
What you should have
- A portfolio showcasing relevant work
- 5+ years of design/production experience with an ad agency or in-house design team; ideally in tech or gaming industry
- 4+ years experience designing digital media formats using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (Figma a plus)
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts (preferred)
- Solid vector illustration skills
- Strong fundamental design skills, including knowledge of typography, composition, and color
- Exceptional character design skills
- Experience creating design concepts and evolve them over the course of the project, while still being able to take creative direction from managers and clients
- Up-to-date with current design technologies and trends
- Can provide multiple creative solutions to problems
- Great attention to detail, while having an open mind for creativity
Bonus Points
- Working knowledge in Cinema 4D, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for browsers and mobile devices preferred, but not required
- Brand guideline creation experience a bonus
- Deep understanding of sarcasm
Benefits and Perks
- Medical insurance including Health, Dental, Vision
- 18 paid holidays
- Unlimited sick days
- Parental Leave and fertility benefits
- Supported-employee clubs and Employee Resource Groups
- Commuter Contributions of $270 a month (pretax)
- Daily lunches and unlimited snacks
- Monthly gym and fitness stipend
About Us
Gamers, nerds, moms, dads, engineers, designers, marketers, support. We created Discord to help people come together around games. It's been amazing to watch it grow into what it is today - a place where millions of diverse communities exist and people connect with old friends and new. Diversity and inclusiveness are a critical part of how we get to what's next. We believe that with diversity comes a better product, better decisions, and a better work environment. As we continue to grow, our values keep us dedicated to building a company that is representative of the world we live and play in.
Discord is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity, inclusion, and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.
