About HEROIC

As an extremely professional esports organization that makes everything seriously funny, HEROIC has positioned itself as a strong challenger in the industry, creating funny content, impactful campaigns and building championship winning teams for the last decade. HEROIC has become a powerhouse in recent years within social media and content production and is consistently ranked among the top teams for engagement on a month-to-month basis.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated Design Lead to nurture and develop our visual identity to be amongst the best, not only within esports, but entertainment in general.

The Design Lead will be responsible for leading the development of brand materials for all of HEROIC’s needs. Working alongside the design team and marketing manager, the Design Lead will be tasked with creating a compelling creative vision across a wide range of marketing projects, including user acquisition ads, awareness campaigns, merch, brand partnerships, and social media assets.

This role does involve some managerial responsibilities, and will be required to ensure that the design team progresses in a positive direction and upholds a high creative standard.

In addition to collaborating with the design team, the Design Lead will actively engage with multiple other teams within the company. Effective communication and collaboration are essential.

What You Will Do

Set, develop and implement the HEROIC visual identity across the whole company.
Be a great leader and sparring partner with our existing design team.
Set a high creative standard and uphold it across multiple HEROIC channels and also for clients.
Lead weekly meetings with the design team and marketing manager to allocate resources and manage traffic.
Make sure all brand assets are up to date and in constant development.
Manage the creative pipeline and adjust strategies to meet project needs.
Align with the Marketing Manager to ensure all company wide needs are met from the design team.
Align with the Brand Director to ensure creative outputs align with the overall brand strategy.
Oversee the quality of all creative outputs, ensuring they meet the highest standards.
Stay up to date with the latest trends in gaming, marketing, and creative design.
Encourage the team to explore fresh ideas and innovative approaches.

What We Expect:

A strong and unique portfolio showcasing relevant work.
At least 5 years of experience in graphic design, audio visual production or other relevant creative fields.
Strong written and verbal communication skills (English/Norwegian)
Experience in Art Direction
Experience with entertainment or video streaming platforms will be considered an advantage
A passion for avant garde and risk taking design.
An expert at finding the balance between perfect results and meeting deadlines.
Perform well in a fast-paced environment
Passion for video games, nerd culture, technology, and/or esports.

What we offer:

Competitive salary according to qualifications
Join a best in class esports and marketing team.
Work with talented colleagues across the globe.
Gain experience in a fast-paced environment combining your passion with work.
Flexible working hours and location.
Paid time off, sick leave and national holidays.
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