Our client, a multinational software and services corporation in Redmond, is looking for a Graphic Designer with strong project management skills. This role will be an essential part of a small integrated marketing team, producing work to support marketing and advertising campaigns for Xbox Game Pass.

This role will be responsible for supporting the creation/generation, adaptation/cutdowns, and distribution of artwork assets across key stakeholders. This role will work directly with the Integrated Marketing Communications Manager on a daily basis, and will interact with internal clients - including global operations, studio partners, owned channels, product marketing, partnerships, retail and other stakeholders to develop and deliver high-quality creative for distribution on digital and print platforms.

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

Participate in the creative process from original concepts to final implementation for established brands with set brand guidance.
Execute the creative design and production of a wide variety of print, digital and interactive marketing and advertising campaign deliverables, including video and media deliverables and executions.
Develop net-new creative from client requirements and drive creative delivery to meet client objectives.
Leverage templates and set brand principles to create and/or modify artwork assets.
Assist in reference gathering, mood board and style guide creation.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Consult with and present to internal clients, providing design concepts and tactical guidance to meet client objectives, as needed.
Collaborate with integrated marketing teams on consistent brand messaging and visual communication in project deliverables to ensure work is aligned with broader, strategic brand extension.
Partner with integrated marketing teams to map out tactical asset delivery plan, and actively track and stay on target to meet deadlines.
Create processes for managing and distributing all marketing materials to key stakeholders in a timely and coordinated fashion.
Develop asset management structure and coordinate all digital file management for archiving project files.
Organize the distribution, localization, and deployment of assets to key stakeholders across owned and operated channels.
Partner with media and various creative agencies to develop taxonomies, deliver creative, review ad builds, and share back reporting.
Partner with media agencies to fill out taxonomies, provide asset deliverables, and deploy assets for paid media campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

3-5 years’ design experience in an agency or publishing environment, with a nationally recognized consumer brand.
BFA preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Bonus if versed in Premiere Pro.
Proven ability to apply design skills (ideation, color theory, typography, imagery, pixel perfect layouts, texture, etc.) across print and digital platforms (mobile, desktop, tablet).
Portfolio that demonstrates quality visual and graphic design skills, including typography, and layout across print and digital platforms including motion, and social.
Proven experience in responding and rapidly adapting to changing business needs.
Bonus: Background in marketing/branding.
Bonus: Background/interest in the video game industry.

ATTRIBUTES:

Highly motivated with a passion for innovation and drive to build better processes and improve efficiencies.
Exceptional attention to detail, internal quality control, and excellent craftsmanship.
Highly organized with outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written and strong client service skills.
Ability to describe technical concepts to clients and stakeholders in relatable terms and convey, persuade and sell an artistic vision.
Strong project management skills – able to build, track, and execute on processes from start to finish independently.
Ability to self-manage and adjust to rapidly changing priorities.
A successful track record of creative problem solving for technical and design challenges.
Ability to gracefully lead and work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadline pressure with strong time management and organizational skills.
A positive, helpful attitude, passionate about all things design related and producing the highest quality work.
Highly adaptable to produce a range of visual styles, project workflows, and tasks within a project.
Proven ability to exceed personal goals and client expectations.