Game Packaging Graphic Designer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently partnering with a dynamic client to help them find a talented Graphic Designer for a 6-month rotation based in Rhode Island. This role will focus on designing game packaging and in-package print collateral, ensuring the effective communication of gameplay and brand messaging.

In this exciting opportunity, you’ll be responsible for the conceptualization, design, and execution of visually compelling assets for board games, while working closely with a cross-functional team. Your designs will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience, delivering innovative concepts that resonate with the brand’s narrative and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design in-package graphics for board games, incorporating team insights to guide design decisions.
• Implement brand strategy and collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, and Design & Development teams to align on objectives.
• Conceptualize and present innovative design ideas that effectively communicate brand messaging, gameplay, and storytelling.
• Create clear, user-friendly instruction guides to communicate gameplay effectively.
• Design presentation decks that communicate design concepts to stakeholders and team members.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a graphic designer, with a portfolio showcasing game packaging and print collateral.
• Strong understanding of brand strategy and experience working with cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Excellent conceptual design skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into visually engaging assets.
• Experience creating instruction manuals and guides for user experiences.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for creativity and innovation.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines while maintaining high design standards.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team on exciting, high-profile projects.
• Collaborative environment with room for creativity and innovation.
• Competitive compensation for a 6-month rotation.
• Chance to build your portfolio with impactful, brand-defining work.

If you have the experience and passion to bring creative ideas to life and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply today! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of a cutting-edge project and contribute to an exciting gaming experience.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.