Digital Designer
Ziff Davis, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Overview
Position at IGN Entertainment as a Digital Designer to work within our creative solutions team. To excel in this role you must be able to design ads, web layouts, and motion graphics to a high standard, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly both verbally and in written form. You will work alongside the global design team, project managers and sales teams. The successful candidate will be self-reliant and confident, while being a proactive team player who maintains high standards with each campaign. You will be working on multiple campaigns simultaneously, so time management and organisation are critical, as is a creative mind and meticulous attention to detail. This is a hybrid position in Los Angeles, CA with a requirement to work out of our offices 3 days each week. Some calls with our global team may require outside of standard hours. No travel is required for this role. This role involves computer-based work, which requires regular use of hands and vision.
Key Responsibilities
Generating creative ideas and concepts to fulfil the advertising and marketing needs of our clients
Leading in the creation of site graphics, banner ads, microsites and motion graphics
Designing and creating compelling digital mockups that will help sell a concept
Executing designs from initial concept through final working builds
Building ads, articles, microsites using a variety of digital tools
Creating branded motion graphics and animations for a variety of shows
Participating in meetings and presentations to the global team
Working closely with the sales team and participating in client-facing calls to ideate first-to-market design executions and form a productive creative partnership with clients
Job Qualifications
The Must Haves:
2-3+ years experience working in digital media
Strong design ability and fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and After Effects
A working proficiency in front end web development, specifically HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Strong project management skills and a deadline-oriented approach to projects
Strong ability to handle multiple projects from concept through to completion
Excellent conceptual thinking and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal abilities to effectively communicate with internal and external teams
Self-motivated, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently
Intimate knowledge of online and mobile advertising with proven ability to create compelling, sophisticated products
Up-to-date understanding of the changing digital landscape as it pertains to design, advertising and development changes
Superior eye for image editing and use of photography
A desire to expand your digital design knowledge and learn within a fast-paced publishing environment
The Nice-to-Haves:
Experience with Webflow or similar digital building tools
Experience working alongside, and managing, freelancers
Experience working across global time zones
About IGN Entertainment IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics, and more. Across its 15 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches hundreds of millions of monthly users in multiple countries and engages with a large social audience. Learn more at the IGN corporate site.
About Ziff Davis Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company with leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment. Its portfolio includes Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla, RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Benefits IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays are provided. Family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave are offered. Fitness Reimbursement and wellness programs help our team stay healthy. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Compensation Compensation Range: The total salary for this role ranges from $75,000 to $90,000. Base pay is determined by factors including experience, scope of role, capabilities, education, and company performance. This position is with Ziff Davis and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a fair, welcoming environment for all employees.
EEO If you have a disability or learning difficulty that requires accommodation, please let us know by emailing the provided address. #LI-IGN #IGN
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Key Responsibilities
Generating creative ideas and concepts to fulfil the advertising and marketing needs of our clients
Leading in the creation of site graphics, banner ads, microsites and motion graphics
Designing and creating compelling digital mockups that will help sell a concept
Executing designs from initial concept through final working builds
Building ads, articles, microsites using a variety of digital tools
Creating branded motion graphics and animations for a variety of shows
Participating in meetings and presentations to the global team
Working closely with the sales team and participating in client-facing calls to ideate first-to-market design executions and form a productive creative partnership with clients
Job Qualifications
The Must Haves:
2-3+ years experience working in digital media
Strong design ability and fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and After Effects
A working proficiency in front end web development, specifically HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Strong project management skills and a deadline-oriented approach to projects
Strong ability to handle multiple projects from concept through to completion
Excellent conceptual thinking and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal abilities to effectively communicate with internal and external teams
Self-motivated, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently
Intimate knowledge of online and mobile advertising with proven ability to create compelling, sophisticated products
Up-to-date understanding of the changing digital landscape as it pertains to design, advertising and development changes
Superior eye for image editing and use of photography
A desire to expand your digital design knowledge and learn within a fast-paced publishing environment
The Nice-to-Haves:
Experience with Webflow or similar digital building tools
Experience working alongside, and managing, freelancers
Experience working across global time zones
About IGN Entertainment IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics, and more. Across its 15 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches hundreds of millions of monthly users in multiple countries and engages with a large social audience. Learn more at the IGN corporate site.
About Ziff Davis Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company with leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment. Its portfolio includes Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla, RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Benefits IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays are provided. Family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave are offered. Fitness Reimbursement and wellness programs help our team stay healthy. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Compensation Compensation Range: The total salary for this role ranges from $75,000 to $90,000. Base pay is determined by factors including experience, scope of role, capabilities, education, and company performance. This position is with Ziff Davis and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a fair, welcoming environment for all employees.
EEO If you have a disability or learning difficulty that requires accommodation, please let us know by emailing the provided address. #LI-IGN #IGN
#J-18808-Ljbffr