This position is fully remote and requires candidates to be residing in and authorized to work in the United States. Candidates should be able to reliably work CST hours.
About this Role
Glorious is a lifestyle gaming hardware company, built by passionate enthusiasts on a mission to change the status quo of the PC gaming industry. Since 2014 we’ve provided PC gaming hardware and accessories engineered for elite-level performance, premium quality, and high-end aesthetics.
We are looking for a creative Art Director & Design Manager with a passion for design to join our Marketing team. This person will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving Glorious’ visual identity. They will use their creative leadership, strategic thinking, and expertise in design principles to craft exceptional customer experiences that ultimately drive our brand’s success as we continue to grow.
This position reports to the Director, Creative Design and will manage several direct reports who specialize in UI/UX, graphic design, and production design. In addition to working cross-functionally with our marketing leadership team, this person will work closely with our product and program managers to ensure all projects are completed on time and to the highest standards.
Compensation
The starting annual salary for this role is $80,000-90,000 USD depending on knowledge, skills, experience, education, and geographical location.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creation and evolution of Glorious’ visual brand identity, ensuring consistency and innovation across all marketing, websites, retail materials, and other touchpoints
- Lead the creation of all digital design assets, including website UX/UI/graphic design, social media assets, email templates, and digital campaigns
- Work closely with our sales and marketing teams to elevate our retail presence through innovative and impactful in-store displays, packaging, signage, and visual merchandising
- Inspire and guide Glorious’ growing team of designers, providing clear direction and fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence
- Work cross-functionally with the ecommerce and marketing teams to create, test, and optimize online designs that best serve our products, audience, and business objectives
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align all design efforts with business objectives, and to ensure a cohesive brand experience across all platforms
- Stay current with design trends, industry best practices, and new/emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement for Glorious
- Provide leadership, coaching, and creative direction to multiple direct reports in the areas of UI/UX, graphic design, production design, and all areas of the Glorious brand identity
Requirements
- Located and authorized to work in the United States
- Access to a reliable high-speed internet connection
- The ability to take private meetings as necessary
- Professional fluency in English
- A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or the equivalent combination of education and training
- 7+ years of professional experience in a graphic design role, with direct-to-consumer (DTC) design experience preferred
- 2+ years of management or leadership experience in a design role
- A strong portfolio of design work that demonstrates a deep understanding of design principles and systems design
- Knowledge of and experience with creating and updating all aspects of brand identity, including website assets, marketing graphics, packaging, retail displays, etc.
- Knowledge of offset print production for packaging and large format printing
- Extremely strong attention to detail, both in individual work and when reviewing the work of others
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to anticipate and meet strict deadlines
- Experience working cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders, including marketing, development, sales, and company leadership
Benefits
- Truly remote-first environment
- Comprehensive health care coverage (medical, vision, & dental)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Retirement plan
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Employee discount on Glorious purchases
About Glorious
Based in Dallas, TX, United States, Glorious has grown rapidly through the support of a community of PC gaming enthusiasts and professionals. Every new member of our team has a direct impact on shaping our future.
Glorious offers the chance to work within an environment where you will have the freedom and flexibility to take the reins on your career. We invite you to become part of an amazing team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of possibility and shifting the PC gaming industry’s status quo.
Learn more at https://www.gloriousgaming.com/