Aeria Games is one of the largest Publishers of PC and Mobile games in Europe, the US and Latin America. Since our start in 2006, we have created a company where people from over 40 countries work, think and play together in an environment centered around a passion for games and an entrepreneurial mindset. In 2014, we joined forces with the German media corporation ProSiebenSat1, enriching our portfolio and growing our player base. We are home to a community of over 70 million gamers and offer a diverse catalogue of titles including such hits as A.V.A., S4 League, Immortalis, Goal One, and Aura Kingdom.
We offer rewarding career opportunities, training and possibilities for personal development, competitive salaries and a fun working environment right in the heart of Berlin. Shiatsu massages, German and English lessons, a value system that rewards risk-taking and initiative, and a great team spirit – that’s our company culture. If you are looking for a challenge within a fast-growing international company – we are looking forward to your application!
Head of Graphic Design (m/f)
Your responsibilities:
- Develop and manage a graphic design team of 10 designers working on more than one game
- Develop our three most experienced Graphic Design Game Leads and work closely together with them
- Lead by example, work in the game projects and coach all graphic designers at all levels
- Overview more than one game at the time and multitask
- Lead the exploration process on the graphic design/UI for new mobile titles
- Actively take part in the game development process to ensure we create a clear artistic vision for each game
- Watch that graphic design and art assets work smoothly together and follow the created style guide on each game
- Develop new ideas and concepts in cooperation with the design or production teams
- Lead the out sourcing process to external partners on graphic design side
- Take charge of all Graphic Design-related aspects of the Mobile Art Department while reporting to the Head of Game Art
- Being up to date with the latest trends in mobile UI/UX design
- Selling/pitching ideas to management and/or external developers
- Be an active part to create a good working atmosphere within the Mobile Art Department
- Make sure the communication and information between Art, Creative and Graphic Design always flows
Your qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years working experience in games, preferably in the mobile section
- Degree in Graphic Design or related field
- Several years of professional experience as team leader
- Shipped several game titles at least one title in a leading position
- Artistic vision and great technical skills with an eye for detail
- Willingness to contribute beyond the assigned tasks, actively seek responsibility with a “can do” attitude
- Good communication and organizational skills, preferably experience of working in an agile project environment and in a big team
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English
- Demonstrated skills and experience in common 2D-graphic software (among others Photoshop, Flash and Illustrator)
- Strong focus on UI/UX
- Abilities for composition, color and typography
- Strong graphic and artistic creativity
- HTML and CSS skills and flash would be an advantage
- Be tech-savvy
- good sense for understanding different audience profiles
- Flexibility in changing game styles/categories (casual, fantasy, sports,etc.)
What we offer:
- A casual, fun and energetic work environment in a fast-growing company in the very heart of Berlin (Kreuzberg)
- A challenging job with lots of responsibility and freedom to grow professionally and acquire new skills
- A very international team of fun and passionate colleagues
- Regular company parties, Shiatsu massages, German lessons and a proper gaming room