2 months ago
Creative Director, Marketing & Brand (Gaming)
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TL;DR
Creative Director, Marketing & Brand (Gaming): Defining and evolving the visual identity and creative vision of Chess.com to transform it into a global entertainment brand with an accent on playful art styles and high-impact marketing campaigns. Focus on bridging the gap between product and marketing through world-class visual design, art direction, and scalable design systems.
Company
is a leading global platform for playing and learning chess, operating as a remote-first tech and gaming company.
What you will do
- Define and evolve the brand identity across all touchpoints, including campaign visuals, social presence, and product launches.
- Design and art direct major brand campaigns from concept to final execution.
- Lead visual direction for performance marketing, sponsorships, and special events.
- Mentor other creatives while personally designing high-impact assets.
- Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Engineering to ensure cohesive storytelling.
- Develop and advance brand guidelines and design systems for scale.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in brand, marketing, or creative leadership, preferably in gaming or entertainment.
- Expert-level craft in typography, layout, and digital design using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong portfolio showing campaign work that drove measurable business results.
- Proven ability to define and execute a creative vision in high-growth environments.
- Deep understanding of performance marketing and multi-channel campaign development.
- Preferred location: Americas or EMEA
Nice to have
- Deep knowledge of the gaming space, creator economy, and global fandoms.
- Familiarity with chess culture and a personal interest in the game.
Culture & Benefits
- 100% remote work environment with a global team across 60+ countries.
- Mission-driven, flat, and no-corporate culture.
- Opportunity to work on one of the world's largest gaming platforms.
- Emphasis on passion, commitment, and a playful approach to work.
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