We build ground-breaking games and content for some of the world's biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Apple and Sega. Sheffield is our largest studio and headquarters, situated just north-east of the city centre, where we've built and contributed to some of the world's best-loved game franchises.
It's an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey. Join us!
The role @ Sumo
We are opening a brand new role at Sumo Sheffield for a Senior Graphics Programmer. In this role you will head up the design of digital media and print creative for one of the UK's largest video game developers. You will lead and mentor a small creative services team incorporating graphic design and video editing / production.
In this role you will:
- Lead the creation of all of Sumo’s visual assets (digital, print and video) in support of recruitment campaigns, self-published games, shows and events, internal and external communication documents, presentations, tools and websites
- Maintain, protect and evolve Sumo’s visual branding (including brand bibles) as necessary, meeting the needs of our strategic objectives.
- Create and manage a library of visual assets.
- Manage and mentor a small creative services team.
To be successful you will have:
- 5+ years of proven graphic design experience incorporating digital media and print
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, focused on Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, with working knowledge of Premiere and After Effects
- Managed and delivered innovative multi-discipline projects from concept to completion
- Strong knowledge of website design and maintenance
- Expert knowledge in managing and delivering print work for events and branded merchandise
- A varied portfolio of engaging & convincing digital media and print creative
- Solid experience in developing high-quality PowerPoint presentations
- Ideally worked in the video game and/or entertainment industry
- Experience in taking briefs, working independently and be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders across the company
The right person will be:
- A creative thinker with excellent communication skills
- Unafraid to challenge established processes and thoughts
- Happy with routine tasks but always looking for ways to add value
- Passionate, driven and wants to invest in Sumo’s vision and culture
- A friendly team player
- Excited by and keen to help lead visual branding
- Able to deal with pressure well
- Highly organised with strong time management skills
