Digital Designer
IGN Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Description
Come join 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, along 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 need to be self‑reliant and confident, whilst being a proactive team player that’s keen to maintain the high standards we strive for with each campaign we deliver. You will be working simultaneously on multiple campaigns so excellent time management and organisation is critical, as is a creative mind and an obsessive 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. This role generally follows a standard full‑time schedule, but due to the nature of the team and role, this role may be required to work outside of a standard schedule from time to time to attend calls with our global team. 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 through
Executing designs from initial concept all the way through to final working builds
Building ads, articles, microsites using a variety of digital tools
Creating branded motion graphics and animations for a variety of our shows
Participating in meetings and presentations to the global team
Working closely with the sales team and participating in client‑facing calls to help ideate first‑to‑market design executions and form a productive creative partnership with our 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
Benefits IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness‑focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We are committed to work‑life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.
Compensation Range Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The total salary compensation for this role is $75,000 - $90,000.
Equal Opportunity Employment Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. If you have a disability or learning difficulty that requires accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to
[email protected] .
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The successful candidate will need to be self‑reliant and confident, whilst being a proactive team player that’s keen to maintain the high standards we strive for with each campaign we deliver. You will be working simultaneously on multiple campaigns so excellent time management and organisation is critical, as is a creative mind and an obsessive 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. This role generally follows a standard full‑time schedule, but due to the nature of the team and role, this role may be required to work outside of a standard schedule from time to time to attend calls with our global team. 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 through
Executing designs from initial concept all the way through to final working builds
Building ads, articles, microsites using a variety of digital tools
Creating branded motion graphics and animations for a variety of our shows
Participating in meetings and presentations to the global team
Working closely with the sales team and participating in client‑facing calls to help ideate first‑to‑market design executions and form a productive creative partnership with our 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
Benefits IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness‑focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We are committed to work‑life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.
Compensation Range Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The total salary compensation for this role is $75,000 - $90,000.
Equal Opportunity Employment Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. If you have a disability or learning difficulty that requires accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to
[email protected] .
#J-18808-Ljbffr