About Us:

PlayQ is a rapidly growing mobile gaming studio based in the heart of sunny Santa Monica. Our titles have been downloaded over 60 million times worldwide, with millions of users playing our games every day!

Our goal is to deliver tomorrow's nostalgic game experiences to a global audience and we rely on our dedicated team to craft these unforgettable games that our users love. We believe that the best games come from diverse teams with a shared desire to create something amazing. From our beachfront headquarters to our innovative tech stack, it’s no surprise that PlayQ was named as one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

We're looking for people who have a genuine love for their craft and we invite you to join us in this exciting endeavor.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Marketing Artist with an aptitude for motion graphics to become an integral member of our growing Creative Services team. As a Marketing Artist, you will have the unique opportunity to conceptualize, design, animate and develop mobile acquisition and engagement marketing artwork. We like to evolve with industry trends so this role will have a focus on rich media and video ads. Ideally, you are as comfortable in the creation of your work as you are in following through with the production. We iterate, and then we iterate some more...This position calls for the creation of a high volume of ads to support our user acquisition efforts. This is an exciting opportunity where the artwork you produce will help to attract and engage players for our games and will be seen daily by tens of millions of people globally.

Responsibilities:

• Own mobile acquisition ad creation from concept, design, and production such as interstitials, banners, video and social media campaigns
• Curate engaging content for game website, social media and other multimedia venues
• Create, develop and execute original design projects with full deadline responsibility from concept development,
• storyboard & animatic design, to finished production of content
• Collaborate with and take direction from the User Acquisition and Marketing teams on creative direction
• Enhance existing creative variations by analyzing creative performance data to derive new creative concepts
• Ensure brand guidelines and strict quality standards are consistent throughout all marketing artwork
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices as it pertains to marketing and user acquisition art in the mobile gaming space
• Assist as needed with ad-hoc mobile marketing art projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in art, motion design, graphic design or related field
• 2+ years of experience in mobile or digital advertising as a graphic designer, motion graphics artist, or similar
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and InDesign
• You possess an excellent aesthetic taste with the ability to produce artwork that is both visually appealing and performant
• You continuously raise the quality bar when it comes to your layout, composition, typography, color, and graphic design skills
• Possess a diverse illustration skill set, with the ability to produce a variety of art styles ranging from game art to realistic renderings
• You’re analytical and creative, no you’re not a unicorn, a purple squirrel or a zebra….you’re just you.
• Deep understanding of targeted creative marketing and best practices for local markets.
• You are creative, productive and efficient when working under tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of production methodologies and tools, including JIRA and digital asset management processes
• You see constructive feedback as an integral part of the creative process

Bonus Points:

• Experience in the mobile games industry
• Familiarity with user acquisition marketing and A/B testing

Perks:

• Competitive compensation and equity options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible time off
• 401K plan with company match
• Stocked kitchen with free snacks and beverages of your choice
• Catered weekly team lunches
• Brand new penthouse office space equipped with outdoor patios offering beachfront views
• Monthly team outings and volunteer opportunities
• Help build and support awesome GAMES. For a living! Who doesn't love games?

Interested? Please get in touch!