Senior Graphic Designer (6 Month Contract) at Zynga in Chicago, IL

Zynga is a leading developer of the world's most popular social games. Our mission is to connect the world through games, and since 2007, more than one billion people have played one of our beloved franchises like FarmVille, Zynga Poker, Hit it Rich slots, and Words With Friends. At Zynga, we're driven, passionate, creative and focused on the opportunity in front of us. We want to connect the world and build meaningful relationships that last by delivering the most social, highest quality games to consumers. Join a team that cares and is committed to redefining the future of entertainment. 

Zynga is seeking an exceptional individual in the contract role of Senior Graphic Designer to work alongside our Ad Monetization team in creating engaging mobile ad experiences. This individual will arrive at Zynga with a portfolio of work highlighting their ability to create appealing compositions that deliver impactful messaging on behalf of the brands they represent.

The Senior Graphic Designer will be responsible for the production of assets tied to live and prospective marketing campaigns — featuring prominent international brands  — as well as internal team collateral. This individual will be frequently asked to deliver high quality, engaging designs on abbreviated timelines, working closely with other Designers, Project Managers, Account Managers, and Software Developers. This individual will report to a Creative Director.

Position Responsibilities:

• Creation of presentation slides and social media assets on behalf of Zynga’s Ad Monetization team

• Contribution to the growth and definition of the team’s brand positioning

• Design layouts for rich media ad units — and additional mobile ad formats — that lead to engaging experiences for our users

• Effectively (and often, independently) communicate the merits of your work to a wide variety of team personnel, including: account managers, brand partners, designers, software developers, and more

• Design assets geared towards meeting and achieving the goals of the creative briefs that precede them with minimal supervision

• Represent the team, independently, in both internal and external creative reviews

• Leverage static production assets to develop motion representations of mobile gameplay experiences 

• Follow brand/style guides for our brand partners closely, as well as internal game and partner teams

• Work with the Creative Director to both conceptualize and iterate on compositions for deployment across mobile platforms

• Stay attuned to shifting industry tactics and standards, helping to define the team’s processes along the way for maximum efficacy

Position Requirements:

• 3-10 years of graphic design experience, specifically in brand identity and the creation of mobile ad units driving engaging experiences

• Link to an online portfolio, featuring creative work directly aligned with the responsibilities of this role

• Advanced experience with Adobe Photoshop; proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects and Google Slides

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Highly independent; capable of composing a brief, asking relevant questions, then executing on the work in a manner that addresses the project’s goals with minimal oversight

• Advanced knowledge of design principles such as color theory, typography, modular grid systems, and more

• Attentive to design feedback and able to quickly iterate on compositions based on collaborative creative input

• Ability to execute on tight deadlines

• Team player with desire to place focus on the success of the collective versus individual

• At least 2 references speaking to professional aptitude

• Based in Eastern Time Zone (or Central/Pacific Time Zones with flexibility for Eastern-leaning hours)

The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $87,100 and $128,920 per year.

The pay range for this position in New York at the start of employment is expected to be between $100,200 and $148,320 per year.

The pay range for this position in Toronto at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,700 and $112,060 per year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates.