(100% remote opportunity)

Sandbox kids is currently on the lookout for a highly motivated designer to support our design team with creative assets and design, and to support all our brands across the web, social media platforms and app stores.

Who are we?

Sandbox Kids is a leading provider of on-demand, multimedia, multi-platform digital subscription services for children and families worldwide. The Sandbox Kids suite of products includes: Hopster for ages 0-4, Curious World for ages 4-8, Kidomi for ages 3-12 and Play. Our products feature the best selection of curated, age-appropriate content that kids and parents love and are optimized for any device or platform.

Our mission is to endlessly engage and entertain children with content that inspires a love of learning and curiosity in the world around them. All our products are multimedia, multiplatform, 100% kid safe.

General summary

You will be responsible for the entire process of visualizing, and creating graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts, and photos. Ideally you will also be responsible for the entire process of creating highly engaging videos including video editing, motion graphics, micro-interactions and animations. You’ll help to shape the visual aspects of all our brands. You need to have familiarity with the kids market, a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design. If you can communicate well and work methodically as part of a team, we’d like to meet you.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for designers that can:

Study design briefs and determine requirements
Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
Develop illustrations, characters, logos, and other designs
Produce images with specific layout required by partners video platforms for all our shows and games.
Produce marketing creatives from our shows, brands and products for different social media platforms.
Develop motion graphics, micro-interactions, animations, video editing, etc
Produce and improve creatives based on performance.
Use appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic
Work with the lead designer and stakeholders to produce the final design
Test graphics and amend designs after feedback
Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
Crafting and maintaining excellent design quality across all creatives
Presenting and communicating design decisions at multiple levels, from your teammates to stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

You are an Ideal Candidate if:

You have studied fine arts, graphic design course or some similar course
You have a strong portfolio of illustrations and/or other graphic materials
You have experience with digital products
You are familiar with design software and technologies such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effect, etc.
You have a keen eye for aesthetics, details, and perfection
A good understanding of image optimisation, preparation and formats for all major digital platforms
You can edit and source assets like sound and visual effects to be used in videos
You have knowledge of motion design, video editing, typography, colour, space, iconography, patterns, layouts, visual hierarchy, etc.
You have worked or are interested in product design.
You are a self-learner, able to learn new tools quickly and work in a fast-evolving environment.
You are excellent in your communication skills
You have the ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
You have artistic and creative skills along with analytical too
You are open-minded to taking constructive feedback
You have great time management skills
Ability to self-manage work with different simultaneous projects
Good teamwork ability
Advanced English - all hiring process will be in english

Nice to have

Knowledge and experience with kids market
Knowledge of 2d or 3d animation
Knowledge of softwares such as Spine 2D and After effect
Knowledge in task management software such as Jira or Asana.
Knowledge of Ux design using Figma or similar

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Apply because you want to:

Make a difference to children’s lives - we are run like a small studio or a startup who cares deeply about children's education and entertainment in an impactful way.
Work flexibly -All of us are remote and we are family-friendly, allowing work days to be structured around family commitments
Work with a diverse team on a challenge that will positively impact children and families all over the world.
Surround yourself with smart, curious, and action-oriented people with opportunities to learn every single day.
Be part of our culture of openness, candid communications, a learning mindset and respect for each other
Take on responsibility, try new things and grow your skills in a purpose-driven environment
Be autonomous, we want you to work in the way that you feel will bring the best results

Graphic Designer