Senior Graphic Designer (12 Month Contract)

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Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level. Join us and be part of the play! Zynga is seeking an outstanding individual in the contract role of Senior Graphic Designer to work alongside our Ad Monetization team in crafting engaging mobile ad experiences. This individual will arrive at Zynga with a portfolio of work highlighting their ability to build appealing compositions that deliver impactful messaging on behalf of the brands they represent. The Senior Graphic Designer will be responsible for the production of assets tied to live and prospective marketing campaigns — featuring prominent international brands — as well as internal team collateral. This individual will be frequently asked to deliver high quality, engaging designs on abbreviated timelines, working closely with other Designers, Project Managers, Account Managers, and Software Developers. This role will report to a Creative Director.Main Responsibilities: • Creation of presentation slides and social media assets on behalf of Zynga’s Ad Monetization team • Contribution to the growth and definition of the team’s brand positioning • Design layouts for rich media ad units — and additional mobile ad formats — that lead to engaging experiences for our users • Optimally (and often, independently) communicate the merits of your work to a wide variety of team personnel, including: account managers, brand partners, designers, software developers, and more • Design assets geared towards meeting and achieving the goals of the creative briefs that precede them with minimal direction • Represent the team, independently, in both internal and external creative reviews • Follow brand/style guides for our brand partners closely, as well as internal game and partner teams • Work with the Creative Director to both conceptualize and iterate on compositions for deployment across mobile platforms • Stay attuned to shifting industry tactics and standards, helping to define the team’s processes along the way for maximum efficacyRequired Skills and Experience: • 3-10 years of graphic design experience, specifically in brand identity and the creation of mobile ad units driving engaging experiences • Link to an online portfolio, featuring creative work directly aligned with the responsibilities of this role • Advanced experience with Adobe Photoshop; proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Google Slides • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal • Highly independent; capable of composing a brief, asking relevant questions, then completing the work in a manner that addresses the project’s goals with minimal oversight • Advanced knowledge of design principles such as color theory, typography, modular grid systems, and more • Attentive to craft feedback and able to quickly iterate on compositions based on collaborative creative input • Ability to complete tight deadlines • Great teammate with desire to place focus on the success of the collective versus individual • At least 2 references speaking to professional competence • Based in Eastern Time Zone (or Central/Pacific Time Zones with flexibility for Eastern-leaning hours) The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL at the start of employment is expected to be between $40 and $48 per hour. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us [email protected] request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position. 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