About Us

Privateer Press, Inc. (www.privateerpress.com) is an award-winning publisher of games and game supplements based in Bellevue, WA. We produce the acclaimed tabletop miniatures wargames WARMACHINE® and HORDES®, the pre-painted miniatures game Monsterpocalypse®, the Iron Kingdoms® Full Metal Fantasy and Iron Kingdoms® Unleashed roleplaying games, and the LEVEL 7® survival-horror board game line. We also publish the bimonthly No Quarter™ magazine and the Formula P3™ hobby tool and paint range in addition to the other products in our catalog. We are focused on producing the finest gaming products on the market today as we continue to build and expand the richness of our games and settings. We are in search of great people who are enthusiastic about producing engaging and enjoyable experiences and who can appreciate the inherent beauty of giant steam-powered robots smashing each other to pieces.

We are a hard-working crew who derive satisfaction from a job well done. We work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, and we seek a highly motivated individual to support our production of high-quality miniatures.

Job Description

The Production Artist/Graphic Designer will produce high-level, detail-oriented print and web materials including book, magazine, packaging, logo, photographic, website, flash, and content artwork. The Production Artist/Graphic Designer must be proficient with industry standard creative software on an Apple platform and possess a strong knowledge of production layout and printing standards. The Production Artist/Graphic Designer will work closely with the Art Director as part of the creative design team.

Responsibilities

Production of High-Quality Materials

The Production Artist/Graphic Designer will be expected to produce high-quality, detail-oriented print and web materials on time and accurately, including packaging, book and magazine content, banners, media, prize support, branded clothing, and web graphics. This will require the ability to coordinate with other crew members on art direction, content, job specs, job quoting, legal content, and editing. Production of all materials should be done with a keen eye for design, consideration for the target audience, and a strong knowledge of print production and web design standards.

Product Layout

The Production Artist/Graphic Designer will be required to lay out magazines, books, packaging, and other print-related material using InDesign. Candidates must have an excellent eye for composition and be able to balance art assets with copy and negative space. Accuracy and attention to detail are paramount, as is the ability to quickly switch gears between projects to meet deadlines.

Creation of Art Assets

The Production Artist/Graphic Designer will be required to create high-quality art assets including logos, graphic elements, backgrounds, textures, typefaces, and other artwork for use in print and web projects. These elements must be branded to the worlds in which our games are set. These art assets will require both digital and traditional art skills. The Production Artist/Graphic Designer will also photograph miniatures for product and/or marketing use.

Management of Art Library and Resources

The Production Artist/Graphic Designer is responsible for properly archiving completed projects on internal servers. They will also have to answer solicitations for previous art assets and prepare files for delivery to outside partners.

Delivery of Finished Product to Vendor

The Production Artist/Graphic Designer will possess a strong knowledge of file preparation for delivery to vendors. They will troubleshoot issues that arise and will work with internal editors to achieve a quick proofing turnaround to ensure all print projects are delivered on schedule.

Desired Skills

• A keen eye for graphic design and a strong passion for art and design culture
• Ability to quickly and effectively demonstrate an idea through thumbnails and mock-ups
• Experience with photography, the use of studio equipment, and photo composition
• Strong passion for gaming culture and the tabletop gaming hobby
• Proficiency in the use and troubleshooting of Apple computers, design software, and necessary peripheral hardware
• High level of technical print knowledge for application in print projects
• Knowledge of graphic production for web and flash media
• Ability to work in an organized and responsible manner to meet scheduled deadlines
• Acute attention to detail
• Capacity to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred, but not required: a college level education in art, graphic design, or web design and industry experience

Familiarity with Privateer Press products is a plus, but it is not necessary.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Product

Start Date: Immediate

Compensation: Negotiable

Application Process

1)   Prepare a resume of no more than two pages. The filename of the resume should be your first and last name separated by an underscore, and it must be in .doc or .PDF format. Example: John_Doe.doc

2)   Compose a cover letter of no more than one page. The filename of the cover letter should be your first and last name followed by “CL”, all separated by underscores. The file must be in .doc or .PDF format. Example: John_Doe_CL.doc

3)   Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected], and make sure the subject line says “Graphic Designer – [your name]”. Example: Graphic Designer – John Doe.

Please note that this is a full-time salaried position at our Bellevue, Washington location.