Zynga is seeking an outstanding individual in the contract role of Senior Graphic Designer to work alongside our Ad Monetization team in crafting engaging mobile ad experiences. This individual will arrive at Zynga with a portfolio of work highlighting their ability to build appealing compositions that deliver impactful messaging on behalf of the brands they represent.
The Senior Graphic Designer will be responsible for the production of assets tied to live and prospective marketing campaigns — featuring prominent international brands — as well as internal team collateral. This individual will be frequently asked to deliver high quality, engaging designs on abbreviated timelines, working closely with other Designers, Project Managers, Account Managers, and Software Developers. This role will report to a Creative Director.
Main Responsibilities:
- Creation of presentation slides and social media assets on behalf of Zynga’s Ad Monetization team
- Contribution to the growth and definition of the team’s brand positioning
- Design layouts for rich media ad units — and additional mobile ad formats — that lead to engaging experiences for our users
- Optimally (and often, independently) communicate the merits of your work to a wide variety of team personnel, including: account managers, brand partners, designers, software developers, and more
- Design assets geared towards meeting and achieving the goals of the creative briefs that precede them with minimal direction
- Represent the team, independently, in both internal and external creative reviews
- Follow brand/style guides for our brand partners closely, as well as internal game and partner teams
- Work with the Creative Director to both conceptualize and iterate on compositions for deployment across mobile platforms
- Stay attuned to shifting industry tactics and standards, helping to define the team’s processes along the way for maximum efficacy
Required Skills and Experience:
- 3-10 years of graphic design experience, specifically in brand identity and the creation of mobile ad units driving engaging experiences
- Link to an online portfolio, featuring creative work directly aligned with the responsibilities of this role
- Advanced experience with Adobe Photoshop; proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Google Slides
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly independent; capable of composing a brief, asking relevant questions, then completing the work in a manner that addresses the project’s goals with minimal oversight
- Advanced knowledge of design principles such as color theory, typography, modular grid systems, and more
- Attentive to craft feedback and able to quickly iterate on compositions based on collaborative creative input
- Ability to complete tight deadlines
- Great teammate with desire to place focus on the success of the collective versus individual
- At least 2 references speaking to professional competence
- Based in Eastern Time Zone (or Central/Pacific Time Zones with flexibility for Eastern-leaning hours)
The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL at the start of employment is expected to be between $40 and $48 per hour. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
