Graphics Artist Jobs

Salary Range: $66,000- $72,000, pay may vary based on location.
Position Title: Graphics Artist
Department: Communications & Marketing Dept.
Location: San Diego, CA
Employee Type: Full Time, Regular
About Our Studio
Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.
The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community.
Find out more about our studio at www.daybreakgames.com.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The primary duties of the Graphics Artist will be to assist existing team members to work on creative projects that meet/exceed project requirements and be inventive in combatting issues that may arise. If you have a great attitude, strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and an impressive portfolio then you may be just the person to join our Creative Services team.
This Position Will Be Responsible For

• Producing promotional assets for PlayStation Network, Xbox, Steam, Switch, and 3rd party ads/takeovers while strictly adhering to each platform’s specifications. 
• Creating updated graphic content on existing websites, forums, and social media.
• Pushing basic graphical updates to live servers using our content management system.
• Developing corporate assets as needed.
• Creating new webpage wireframes and designs.
• Other related graphic/video duties as assigned.
• Professionally interacting with existing team members, Brand Managers and Community Staff Members to deliver quality assets within a deadline.
• Generating assets for social media channels, websites and e-mails to promote products, events and community initiatives (includes static, video and animated assets).
• Capturing in-game screenshots and aid in capturing raw gameplay video footage for promotional material.
• Liaising with front-end web developers to deliver all necessary aspects of your designs and ensure correct implementation.

What Craft Expertise You’ll Have

• Tools/Technology /Knowledge
• Desired: HTML / CSS; CMS experience
• Required: Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, primarily Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere.
• Required: 1-3 years of experience in web graphics production or other closely related artistic fields. 
• Craft / Experience

Other Criteria

• Ability to receive feedback and direction.
• Required: Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Web Design, Interactive Media/Design, Digital Arts/Media, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the Entertainment/Gaming Industry a plus!
• Ability to work under stringent deadlines and notify a supervisor of possible issues in a timely fashion.
• Years of Experience, Education, and/or Certification…
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Additionally, you should possess the following qualities:
• Professional, autonomous, proactive, highly motivated, and well organized.

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!
About Our Company
Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.
Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities
Daybreak Game Company will never ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company’s People & Culture team at [email protected] if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

• Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.**