Marketing Art Coordinator

Job Description

Company Description

Future Games of London is a Ubisoft studio that designs, develops and operates free-to-play mobile and digital console games. Founded in September 2009, FGOL create original and unique games such as the Hungry Shark series which has been enjoyed by over half a billion people worldwide.

We are a dedicated team with drive, passion and creativity, who enjoy being part of a forward thinking studio in an exciting and ever-evolving industry.

Over the next 5 years, we expect to be typically developing two to three projects in parallel, with regularly scheduled new releases added to our catalogue.

Job Description

Ubisoft FGOL is looking for a passionate, talented and experienced Marketing Art Coordinator to join the studio’s established Marketing Department and Marketing Art Team. This position entails a mix of management and execution of tasks, reporting directly to the studio Marketing Manager and working closely with many Departments, Teams and Key Stakeholders. A portfolio will be required with the application.

We are a dedicated team with drive, passion and creativity, who enjoy being part of a lively, self-motivated, forward thinking company in an exciting and ever-evolving industry.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The position would fit someone with a broad experience with various Art and graphic design tool, techniques and software’s and with few years in a small team management.

*Note: This role would be 80% Admin and Management and 20% Creative based. The position would suit a Senior Marketing Artist or Graphic Designer with experience in creative agencies or game studios and a keen eye for digital productions who is looking to step into a more managerial or coordinator role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage marketing art team:
  • Oversee production workflow & creative process
  • Manage Team Assets production schedule and deadlines
  • Maintain folder structure and file naming
  • Mentor and coach more junior members of the team
  • Review assets and provide constructive feedbacks
  • Daily support: set up objectives, appraisals, regular reviews
• Drive and develop graphic and creative ideas for all marketing campaigns, based on research and market insights
  • Store assets: screenshots, app icon, banners, trailers, etc
  • Social campaign assets: advertising posters, basic video/ animated contents
• Oversee the creation of assets into visually effective design outputs that communicate the brand positively whilst respecting research findings
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Brand & Community Managers to develop a consistent brand image for the company across projects
• Communicate across different departments in the company, including but not limited to game development team & Ubisoft headquarter.
• Research, develop and maintain a variety of format and template options for ongoing output
• Respond to any ad hoc request in a clear and concise manner
• Assist in relations with external contractors, partners, media and creative agencies

SKILLS:

• Excellent project management, time management, organisational, interpersonal, reporting, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, creative ideas and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Love for planning tools, processes and
• Excellent knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effect and Premiere Pro
• Knowledge of 3D Softwares (Studio Max/Blender)
• Basic knowledge of producing animated content
• Knowledge of Trello

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 years’ experience working as a senior or above within games or creative agency background
• Previous experience in a graphic design/Artist role managing a small team and its day to day tasks
• Great eye for colour and composition
• Strong ability to prioritise a varied workload with multiple long and short-term deadlines, contributing to large multi-team projects
• Evidence of communication skills and knowledge of how to liaise with other professionals
• Keen interest in gaming
• Attention to details
• Experience in planning digital marketing campaigns online and offline
• Experience with digital asset managements tools
• Experience in managing small teams successfully
• Team player, ability to delegate tasks when appropriate.

PLUS

• Experience in game production
• Experience and current understanding of the digital games F2P space would be an advantage
• Interest in games, digital marketing and new technologies
• Knowledge of social media management and digital marketing practices
• A second language
• Experience in 3D character modelling, texturing, posing, animation, lighting & rendering
• Experience in working with media agencies and creating rich media content.

Additional Information

BENEFITS:

Ubisoft FGOL offers its employees some great benefits which include:

• Flexible office working hours
• 25 days of annual leave + 8 UK Bank holiday + Christmas company day(s) off
• 1 day off if you get married (Wedding Day)
• Mobile and Table Allowance
• Game Allowance
• Duvet Day
• Personal Travel Allowance
• Home Office Furniture Loan Scheme
• Sick pay
• Fresh fruit selection delivered 3 times a week, Free monthly breakfasts, Team Lunches
• Beer fridge & Selected wines + other beverages
• Weekly Football, Snooker table, ping pong tournaments, poker nights, Office events, social gatherings, Fun Games room
• Birthday Cakes/Cards
• Summer & Christmas parties, Roof terrace area
• Training Budgets
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare, Reduced gym membership, life insurance, critical illness & Disability cover
• Childcare vouchers
• Season ticket loan (for tube/rail costs), Annual mobile phone/tablet allowance
• Profitability bonus
• Recruitment Referral Fee awards