Company Description
Keywords Studios is one of the largest go-to technical and creative services providers to the global video games industry. We provide integrated art production, engineering, audio services, testing, localization, and player support services for PC, Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox video games. How big are we? 17,000 employees. 80+ Studios. 20+ Countries. EUR$650M+ Revenue. Best of all, we continue to grow in a sustainable way.
Keywords Studios Australia, consists of Wicked Workshop (Vic), Tantalus Media (SA, Qld, Vic), and Mighty Games. In 2023 we added over 70 new, talented individuals surpassing 250 employees in Australia. We're anticipating similar growth for 2024. Whilst we're backed by a highly successful global parent company, we still enjoy the intimacy and independent studio feels. If you're a passionate, collaborative, can-do, delivery focused individual, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Description
The position of Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for supporting the internal and external brand development of Keywords' Australian studios. They will be working with Global Marketing Team and local leadership to create content that matches the studio's brand, aesthetic, and marketing strategy, including but not exclusive to, social media graphics, website design, studio stationery and merchandise, studio pitch decks and templates, and promotional artwork.
This is a hybrid role based out of our Wicked Workshop Studio in Box Hill, Victoria.
The Senior Graphic Designer must be able to work independently, think creatively and have a strong background in graphic and multimedia design.
Cost of any printing and manufacturing will be managed by Keywords Australia, with the Designer assisting in communications with the vendor to ensure the final product meets expectations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Senior Graphic Designer role can be broken down into the following core areas.
Corporate Branding
- Spearheading branding initiatives for Keywords Australia Studios. This includes both the evolution of existing brands and comprehensive rebranding endeavors.
- Take point in the development and management of KWA studio and / or project websites, covering - design, creation, updates, and maintenance.
- Partnering with external creative agencies as needed, providing briefs, guidance and ensuring the delivery of exceptional results.
- Developing sophisticated studio and project pitch decks and templates to elevate the marketing of our services with professionalism and impact.
- Developing branding, collaterals, and assets for external marketing and sales events like Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) for KWA studio.
- Generating diverse marketing collaterals for internal stakeholders, including job postings, social media campaigns, promotional videos, and paraphernalia.
- Designing various concepts for corporate giveaways.
- Ensuring alignment of all collaterals, both for online and print, including office design, with company branding standards.
Stakeholder ManagementProactively coordinate with internal stakeholders, the Australian leadership team and Global Marketing Team to ensure timely creation of necessary graphic materials.
- Create touch point with stakeholders to identify their requirements.
- Meet with Global Marketing team, as needed, to ensure that KWA studio is up to date with the company's branding guidelines.
- Secure approval from Global Marketing team for all graphic contents specifically for external use.
QualificationsDEMONSTRATED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSThe Senior Graphic Designer must have previous work-related experience and must possess the following skills:
- More than 6 years' experience in graphic / multimedia design
- Experience with brand development.
- Experience with designing for online materials and printed materials.
- Strong communication skills
- High Level of time management, planning and organizational skills
- Ability to deal with conflict and work under pressure.
- Ability to work quickly and to meet tight deadlines.
- Relevant qualification in Graphic Design, Marketing, Branding.
This position is only available to Australian Citizens or Residents with relevant visa residing in Australia.
Additional InformationIf you'd like to know more about Keywords Studios we recommend visiting our corporate site HERE
Our recruitment process typically consists of an initial review of your application and if suitable followed with a Teams or Phone interview. For those selected to progress further it may include an online assessment, and two interviews which can be conducted onsite or remote.
All applications will be responded to within five to ten business days where possible. For those who make it to interview stage, feedback will also be provided.
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our candidate experience, we do randomly select individuals to participate in a very short, anonymous, survey. Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate your time providing this.
Should you wish to discuss Keywords Studios and our opportunities prior to making an application please feel free to call our Head of Talent Acquisition, Stan Rolfe on +61 416 048 976. Leave a message and he'll return your call as soon as possible. Please note Stan is based in Perth, Western Australia.
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