Bad Dragon is hiring: Digital Artist in Phoenix

About Bad Dragon

Bad Dragon is a modern production, design, and fulfillment facility based in Phoenix, AZ that specializes in the manufacturing and online selling of adult products. We strive to foster a fun, unique, and creative work environment and pride ourselves on the supportive atmosphere we have worked hard to promote.

Job Brief

We seek an experienced and talented Digital Artist to collaborate with our marketing department. Our ideal candidate is proficient in the core Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator. This person would have a broad skill set and know-how to combine illustrations, photography, and text to communicate our message to our target audience. They must be able to brainstorm ideas with our marketing team, develop artistic ideas for each project, and meet project deadlines. Candidates must submit a portfolio of past work for consideration.

This is a full-time, on-site position in Phoenix, AZ, with an expected hourly workload of 40 hours per week. The shift will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Job Duties

• Create digital assets that support marketing campaigns and other core publicity initiatives. Assets will be used for our website (desktop/mobile), app, email, display advertising, and social media.
• Design marketing materials (print ads, one-sheets, web banners, press kits, t-shirts, flyers, billboards, premiums, etc.)
• Follow and communicate Bad Dragon’s high brand standards, guidelines, and art direction provided by art directors, project management, or other departments.
• Discuss projects at various stages of completion and make changes as necessary to ensure designs meet company requirements and approval.
• Ensures a high level of quality, that those assets are of high resolution, that color is accurate, that file sizes meet requirements, etc.
• Organize, maintain, and archive digital production assets in preparation for weekly and promotional launches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design (preferred but not required)
• 1-year minimum of professional experience as an in-house graphic designer or production artist within a marketing or creative environment
• Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite experience with a focus on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom
• Demonstrated application of design principles in portfolio Required
• Understanding of fundamental design disciplines and principles such as typography, photography, and layout
• Knowledge of digital marketing principles
• Strong self-organization and time management skills for high-volume projects
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office and Google Suite)
• Strong self-organization and time management skills for high-volume projects
• Ability to stay focused and be accurate while keeping to tight schedules and performing repetitive actions
• Ability to follow established guidelines, focusing on detail, to complete tasks attentively and accurately

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits for candidates who qualify. We offer company-provided health, vision, and dental insurance coverage to associates and their dependents. Relocation assistance for out-of-state candidates (we are based in Phoenix, AZ). Fixed schedules with generous company holidays, a break room pantry with drinks and food, an employee discount of 30% off retail prices, quarterly store credit, and potential bonuses.

Compensation

Starting pay is $20 an hour but is negotiable based on experience and level of education and is competitive for the greater Phoenix area.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We are firmly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business.