Senior Graphic Designer-TCG

We at Ravensburger are both a truly global company and a family. As a bunch full of different characters and personalities with heart and a passion for achieving our goals together, we offer a great range of entertainment for children and families. What drives us forward? A shared sense of purpose. Together we are working on creating something meaningful - pure fulfillment for your career!

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

The Senior Designer(s) will take the lead in one or more of the following areas, working together to cover all areas:

• Report project progress to Art Director and Project Manager
• Packaging and visual development of branding for all SKUs in a set
• Creating or directing the file set up for special print techniques for packaging
• Assigning and redistributing work when necessary to other creative team members
• Coordinating with the Localization Teams and local Creative Team to facilitate handoff of files and a smooth localization workflow
• Review files, ensuring that they meet print quality standards and uphold established branding rules
• Assist with maintaining new branding guidelines, and help the wider team adapt to them as directed by the Art Director, Packaging
• Direct team members assigned to projects you are leading with the hand off of final proofing production files for print
• Lead visual execution of assist that will assist the creative marketing team, such as directing 3D packaging renders
• Assist Art Director, Packaging with onboarding new team members to ensure they are using best practices for files and branding
• Participate in regular Creative meetings with other stakeholders.
• Lead in setting up and proofing production files for print
• Card Development and Typesetting if directed by the Art Director, Cards TCG

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong skills with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Strong print production skills, working with overprinting and setting up press-ready PDFs
• Good typesetting skills
• Familiarity with Localization processes
• Familiarity with complex printing techniques such as white underprints, spot foils, etc.
• Detail-oriented and can self-manage the moving parts of an evolving creative pipeline.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and inspire others to do the same.
• Finds solutions to creative challenges.
• Collaborative and active team player.

Experience:

5+ years working on trading cards, collectible cards or merchandise

We offer competitive compensation, a suite of benefit options, and an overall awesome place to work!

Estimated Salary Range 65,000.00 to 105,000.00 USD gross per year