Head of Visual Design (UI+Print)-- Global TCG Games

Shanghai Permanent RMB900,000 - RMB1,100,000 per year View Job Description
Leveraging your years of experience with high end print craft techniques and ensuring our visual experience embodies the craft, polish, and imagination players expect
  • Global Gaming Company
  • Great Culture

About Our Client

Global Gaming Company

Job Description

    • Partner with the Creative Leadership across Game and Publishing to ensure Creative Direction in the TCG genre
    • Visual Design
      • Ideate and execute game and card UI visual design systems, including scalable icons, and typography standards that accommodate Global localization while honoring player experience.
    • Oversee the Print Production Process for Cards, Packaging, and Accessories
      • Apply deep knowledge of printing processes and materials to ensure final product quality meets visual standards
      • Communicate with factories, at times in person for Print Checks, to align on specifications, push for optimal production methods, and resolve quality issues
      • Evaluate and improve production workflows to ensure efficiency, consistency, and scalability
      • Establish and monitor color and print tolerances across global print partners, including color targets, proofing standards, and press approval procedures.
      • Identify and collaborate on print innovations, including finishes, materials, and production techniques, that enhance collectibility, and narrative themes while remaining scalable across global manufacturing partners.
    • Design Ops:
      • Partner with Creative Leadership to ensure our visual design content pipeline can support our product output demands

The Successful Applicant

  • 8+ years experience in the TCG and/or print industries
  • Worked on shipped titles or sustained titles ('evergreen' projects, like LoL, MtG, Pokemon) with demonstrable experience in shipping physical product
  • Strong practical CAD experience with an understanding of physical engineering and comfort working with die lines, die whites and printing specs
  • A strong understanding of the print process for physical products and quality standards
  • A keen visual eye with strong knowledge of design principals including an expert knowledge of typography, visual hierarchy, clarity and user experience
  • Experience working with external vendors, printers and contract artists, giving thorough direction, and delivering timely, clear feedback
  • Proficiency in video game development tools, pipelines, and workflows
  • Familiar with manager work systems (performance calibration methods and software)
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from CNY 900000 to CNY 1100000.
  • Opportunity to work in a thriving hub like Shanghai.
  • Be part of a forward-thinking company in the Gaming industry.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package.



Contact
Mark Wu
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7015237
Phone number
+86 21 6035 3448

Job summary

Function
Marketing
Specialisation
Creative
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mark Wu
Consultant phone
+86 21 6035 3448
Job Reference
JN-052026-7015237

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