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Posted Mar 11th, 10

 

Junior Graphic Designer

 
PopCap Shanghai

PopCap Games is one of the world's leading developers and publishers of casual games. Its portfolio of top-rated titles includes Bejeweled, Zuma, Chuzzle, Peggle, and its newest hit, Plants vs. Zombies. Founded in 2000, PopCap currently has nearly 250 employees worldwide, with offices in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, Dublin, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Seoul. PopCap's Asia/Pacific headquarters, located in downtown Shanghai, is responsible for extending PopCap's leadership role into the Asia/Pacific region, already PopCap's fastest growing market world-wide. More information about PopCap can be found at popcap.com.cn.

City

Shanghai

Type

Full-time

Available from

Now

Required Languages

English: Intermediate
Chinese: Advanced (Read & Write)

Visa

This is entry level graphic design position involves delivering a broad suite of creative services to PopCap's Asia/Pacific sales & marketing organization. The junior graphic designer will create world-class marketing and packaging materials upholding PopCap's standards for corporate and game franchise brands. As a member of PopCap's global creative services organization in the APAC regional headquarters, the right candidate must have excellent creative skills in graphic design, advertising, web design, and illustration. This is a unique opportunity to grow skills and experience by working in a challenging, fast-paced, high-quality environment for the casual gaming leader responsible for the hit games Plants vs. Zombies and Zuma!
  • Assist the Senior Designer in creating a broad array of marketing assets for PopCap's partners throughout APAC as needed to promote and launch new game releases. These assets may include retail packaging, print marketing collateral, web sites, and merchandise.
  • Select and manage outside vendors to help produce required assets, including print shops, video production companies, toy factories, etc.
  • Adhere to project timelines, yet retain flexibility to assist with special or urgent projects as needed.
  • Communicate work status internally.
  • Maintain a high level of quality and craftsmanship, in keeping with the PopCap brand.

Position Requirements

  • Degree from a well respected graphic design program; or, if currently enrolled, then degree expected in 2010.
  • Strong knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Flash is required. Experience in Dreamweaver and web design (including HTML and CSS authoring, and image slicing) is a plus.
  • Experience in illustration and working with English type is a strong plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to stay organized, exhibit great follow-through, and work within established procedures with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
  • High level of fluency in Chinese, English is optional but helpful.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must have an upbeat, positive, and professional attitude, along with a passion for creating great graphic design.

How to apply

jobs@popcap.com.cn