Media Designer [Uplay PC] (f/m/d)

Job description

Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has development studios in 28 countries and sells video games in more than 55 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to players. In our German offices in Düsseldorf, Mainz and Berlin, we are working on brands like “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege”, "James Cameron's Avatar", "Beyond Good and Evil 2", "Far Cry", “The Settlers”, “Anno” and many more.

As a part of the design team, you would be responsible to deliver the new web experience of Uplay PC, using Photoshop, Illustrator or similar graphics software.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team where everyone is willing to expand their knowledge and are encouraged to continue learning new things. The team is characterized by passion, comradery and the love for pc gaming. You will work in close collaboration with the other designers, programmers and testers with the opportunity to visit and work from collaborating studios.

Responsibilities

·  Work closely with our UX and UI designers to interpret overall layout and make high quality graphics
·  Perform iterations based on user feedback
·  Create style guides and frameworks to improve consistency of the visual style of the Uplay PC client
·  Execute all visual design stages and coordinate with UX design from concept to final implementation phase
·  Conceptualize original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to our product
·  Understand and apply best practices and visual design principles to your designs

You as a person

·  You can work autonomously within your field and at the same time you must be able to work well within a multidisciplinary and iterative team
·  You communicate well with your colleagues and present your work effectively
·  You are excited about collaborating and communicating closely with teams and other stakeholders
·  You ask questions, take risks, champion new ideas and drive your ideas forward
·  You take responsibility for your tasks and follow them through
·  You are open to providing and receiving feedback and improving upon it
·  You have the ability to solve problems creatively and effectively

Qualifications

·  3+ years of working in Graphic Design or Web Design (or related role), preferably within consumer marketing or a design agency
·  Relevant portfolio is required (e.g. website, blog or online album)
·  Excellent design skills: Good understanding of Typography, Color Theory, Layout/Composition, Brand Identity and Style Guides
·  Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other similar visual design software
·   Ability to prioritize assignments in order to anticipate and meet multiple deadlines
·  Up-to-date with the latest design trends, techniques, and technologies

Nice to have

·  Basic CSS and HTML skills
·  Video editing skills a plus: Good knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro 
·  Passion for Design, Video Games, and Esports

Your Benefits

·  Relocation Support : We offer financial support in form of a cash allowance and assistance with accommodation search and settle-in support via our relocation partner, for international candidates we offer visa assistance.
·  26 days paid vacation per year.  Additionally, you will get half a day off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and approximately  11  bank holidays in the NRW region.
·  Flexible Working Hours : We have core working times between 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM and the distribution of the other hours is up to you.
·  Company Pension Scheme.  We offer an attractive scheme through salary sacrificing in which the employer also matches contributions 
·  Up to 350€ childcare support per child per month.  In addition, we also offer 5 ‘care for ill children days’ per child per year.
·  Discounted Games . We regularly order Ubisoft Games for super cheap prices for our employees.
·  Gym Subsidy.  We contribute 50% (up to a maximum amount of 25€) towards the monthly cost of a gym membership of your choice.
·  Lunch & Breakfast Service.  Enjoy fresh discounted meals each day.
·  Monthly Mobility Budget.  80€ per month that can be used on bicycle lease, parking spot rental or public transportation ticket.
·  Our  Ubisoft Blue Byte Academy  offers multiple opportunities for you to discover your full potential and develop yourself in various areas.
·  English and German classes  for free. Main language in the studio is English.
·  Free fresh Fruit, Coffee, Tea and Water . Enjoy fresh fruit and beverages in our office.