Graphic Designer

Sago Mini is an award-winning publisher of preschool apps and toys worldwide. We are supported by a team of artists, designers, developers, product managers, thinkers, and doers devoted to play. With over 100 million downloads and three subscription services featuring 45+ apps, Sago Mini brings thoughtful design to life for kids and parents worldwide. Along with Toca Boca and Originator, we’re part of the Piknik family – a collection of top-rated apps for kids in one subscription.

About the Role

Sago Mini is looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our product team. In this role, you’ll create visually engaging digital assets for our apps while collaborating closely with the team to develop new concepts and refine existing templates.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are…

• Passionate About Design: You love creating playful, innovative designs and have a strong eye for aesthetics. Your attention to detail ensures every asset aligns with brand guidelines and meets a high standard of accuracy.
• Proactive and Ownership-Driven: You take pride in your work and bring a solution-oriented mindset to every project.
• Collaborative: Teamwork is second nature to you. You value shared creativity and are committed to achieving collective success.
• Highly Organized: You excel at managing multiple projects without compromising on quality. Your positivity and focus help you navigate tight deadlines with ease.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design impactful digital assets that align with business objectives and resonate with kids and parents.
• Craft visuals that elevate the brand using typography, color, illustration, and layout.
• Manage, design, export, and implement creative assets across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with developers, illustrators, and QA teams to ensure high-quality results.
• Develop user-friendly, visually appealing digital assets that meet both business and user needs.
• Iterate on ideas in collaboration with internal teams, incorporating feedback to refine designs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience : 5+ years in graphic design or a related field, with a portfolio that demonstrates impactful and innovative work.
• Design Thinking : Proficient in applying design thinking principles to develop user-centered solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and business objectives.
• Visual Design Expertise : Strong graphic design and layout skills. Experience with creating or editing illustrations is essential.
• Technical Skills : Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Experience creating digital assets for various platforms, especially for digital products or mobile applications.
• Education : Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Detail-Oriented : Impeccable attention to detail, combined with creative problem-solving abilities.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with motion graphics and/or 2D animation.
• Experience using Figma.
• Experience with video editing and photography.

About the Process

• You’ll get an email response confirming we’ve received your application, and we’ll let you know within a few days if we’d like to schedule a follow-up.
• If you’re moving ahead, we’ll book a call to learn more about your experience. Then we’ll send you a short homework assignment to get a better feel for your skillset.
• If the assignment goes well, we’ll book another interview to dive deeper prior to making a decision.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Based in Toronto, Sago Sago Toys of Spin Master Limited a leading global children’s entertainment company that creates, designs and manufactures a diversified portfolio of innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. We hire humble, collaborative, and ambitious people who care about doing great work. Sago Mini is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company.