Graphic Designer

About Pocket Worlds:

At Pocket Worlds, we are building bleeding-edge technology that enables creators to develop the next generation of social experiences. Our flagship platform, Highrise, is where millions of people express themselves, engage in shared experiences, and create deep friendships. Over 40 million people have already joined the world of Highrise, and it's growing faster every day. Through Highrise, we are connecting the world through shared community created experiences and realizing the positive potential of the internet.

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and experienced graphic designer with a strong background in illustration. You will be responsible for creating in-app promotional material and social media content using our product’s avatars. You’ll need a solid understanding of graphic design and vector illustration to create visually appealing posts that align with our brand and product.

Responsibilities:

• Create compelling visuals by styling and posing in-game assets.
• Design graphics for product promotion, in-app releases, in-app posts, websites, social media, in-app branding, print, and internal projects.
• Leverage AI models to create and polish content.
• Innovate new ways to present promotions and sales.
• Create and maintain high standards for static graphics and designs.
• Develop templates for in-app promotions and email campaigns.
• Work closely with the art and live operations teams to deliver creative solutions.
• Manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Develop graphics for product promotion, in-app releases, in-app posts, websites, social media outlets, in-app branding, print, and internal projects.
• Create social media content.
• Be proactive in generating and suggesting creative ideas to improve the look and feel of the brand.
• Understand current design trends and utilize them in your designs.
• Take full ownership and responsibility for hitting deadlines for graphic design productions.

Requirements

• Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience with marketing creatives or as a character artist.
• Proficiency in creating lighting, effects, backgrounds, settings, mood, and expressions with characters.
• A solid foundation in drawing, anatomy, perspective, and color theory.
• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-driven and adept at organizing work and schedules.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your vector illustration and graphic design skills.

Bonuses

• Passion for fashion design.
• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects and basic skills in creating 2D animated promotional videos.
• Familiarity with current design trends and how to incorporate them into your work.
• Experience with video editing is a plus!
• A background in character art is a plus!

Why work with us:

• Impact: Your work will directly affect millions of users around the world.
• Growth: Your growth isn’t capped by a career ladder. Show us you can deliver the impact, and we’ll respond with recognition and reward.
• Elite team: You’ll be a member of a small and elite team with a lot of freedom to go after opportunities you identify.
• Culture: High trust, high intensity, low process and bureaucracy. We pride ourselves in being a Silicon Valley startup with a laser focus on the mission, and we’ll happily remove all roadblocks in your path to success.
• Reward: This role offers a highly competitive salary and very generous equity. Our incentives will be directly aligned toward success.
• Office and team: Directly work with the cofounders in our office in Downtown Austin.

Benefits (US Only):

• Meaningful equity - we’re here to do amazing work, and we share in our wins together.
• Equipment allowance - choose what you need to work at your best.
• Healthcare, 401k / pension (US only)
• Unlimited PTO.
• Education/Training stipend - we've set aside a budget for every employee to continue to learn and grow their skills.

Pocket Worlds is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.