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Summary:

Founded in 1999, Evil Geniuses shaped the history of esports with our long-running legacy. Our success is rooted in the freedom to choose our own path. As EG eyes the future, our commitment to excellence will drive our continued dominance across elite gaming as we attract top talent and steadfast partnerships. Today, we seek people who share that same drive and dedication, that same grit and passion that makes Evil Geniuses legendary. We will always fight to make our space a place for all. Join us and Live Evil.

Evil Geniuses is searching for an experienced Art Director to take the helm of our art department, guiding an extremely talented team of designers who are known for exceptional creativity. The ideal art director will bring a mix of artistic, marketing, and business expertise to the position, promoting our company and that of our valued clients. We are looking for an experienced manager, who can inspire and be inspired by others to take our creative efforts to the next level. The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for design and a passion for delivering dynamic ideas that connect with any audience.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with our creative director to maintain a unified brand understanding and execution for EG
  • Conceptualize campaign vision, creating original graphics, layouts, content websites, social media, and other marketing and social materials
  • Develop creative briefs based on ideas established in brainstorming sessions with direction, schedules, and expected deliverables for the creative team
  • Delegate projects to in-house designers and oversee storyboards
  • Present cross-org: concepts, final layouts, storyboards, and illustrations, encouraging members to provide feedback, and responding to internal commentary and requests
  • Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience
  • Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media
  • Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
  • Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience as a professional Art Director managing designers and production artists
  • 6+ years of professional creative experience (agency experience is a plus)
  • Hands on experience with logo design, typography, color, web layout design, print production, image selection and package design
  • Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools
  • Digital experience (Web/UI/UX)
  • Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
  • Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
  • Relevant education or training