Game Informer Is Hiring A Graphic Designer And Associate Editor!

If you are interested in joining the Game Informer family we have full-time Graphic Designer and Associate Editor positions available. Before sending your résumé, please be aware of a few things:

• Relocation is not immediately necessary, but we would love it if you joined us at our headquarters in Minnesota in the future.
• To apply for the Graphic Designer position, you must include a link to portfolio samples (attachments are fine, too) along with your résumé.
• The Associate Editor position requires extensive video game knowledge. Please include a cover letter and writing samples. If you have published work on other sites, you can use those links. Otherwise, please include writing samples as .pdf attachments.

We generally receive an overwhelming amount of résumés, so this process may take time. Keep this in mind if you don’t hear back from us right away.

Graphic Designer

Job Description

Working with general supervision, the Graphic Designer is responsible for the design, layout, and production of Game Informer editorial pages in print and digital formats, as well as the design and production of web, marketing, corporate branding, and social media materials. Associate may interact with his or her supervisor several times a week, perhaps daily, to receive guidance and feedback. Associate has a passion for creating engaging, thoughtful design that elevates all Game Informer-related content and branded material. This individual is creative and resourceful, leveraging their skillset and resources to meet the diverse design needs of Game Informer’s many customer touchpoints.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement and execute creative solutions in print and digital environments with a specific emphasis on the design and production of editorial content, marketing materials, and corporate branding assets as needed
• Updating existing creative files
• Ability to handle both the design and production aspects of the creative process, from start to finish
• Maintain consistency and accuracy throughout the creative process
• Produce high quality design work under sometimes tight deadlines, sometimes with minimal supervision
• Maintain a keen understanding and current knowledge of design trends with regards to typography, layout design, web design, composition, color, etc.
• Model the high level of customer service expected of all GameStop associates including, but not limited to, responding to voice mails and emails within organizationally defined timeframes, completing projects as committed, responding to others’ feedback appropriately, and making optimal use of organizationally limited resources by offering assistance to other functional teams when appropriate
• Model team commitment by adhering to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfilling team responsibilities; and demonstrating personal commitment to the team by being cooperative, collaborative, and flexible
• Responsible for adhering consistently with all employment policies as stated in the employee handbook provided or as provided by his or her supervisor

Basic And Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited technical school program in graphic design or similar field or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in art, graphic design, or related field required. At least two years of related experience may be considered in substitution.
• At least 1 year of graphic design work experience preferred
• At least 1 year of web design work experience preferred
• Publications experience and digital content experience preferred
• Animation design experience a plus
• Working knowledge of video games and gaming industry preferred
• Portfolio demonstrating previous design work required

Minimum Qualifications, Job Skills, Abilities

• Highly proficient with Mac OS, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud; specifically, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Have an operational knowledge of font usage, file management, and print & digital production
• Exceptional eye for detail and ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Ability to take direction and be flexible and open to change
• Awareness and passion for current and future design trends
• Demonstrated proficient sense of design theory, with special attention paid to color and typography
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing priorities with promptness, efficiency and ease that may require overtime
• Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others including the ability to provide clear, constructive feedback to team members
• A desire to improve skillset over time to further the capabilities of the team and product
• Possess proficient analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Proficient project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities
• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to GameStop policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities

How To Apply

• Follow this link to submit your résumé and design samples.

Associate Editor

Job Description

Working with general supervision, the Associate Editor serves as one of the primary content creators for Game Informer, Game Informer Digital, and Game Informer Online. As such, associates must demonstrate fluency across all the game platforms and create unique news, preview, review, and feature content. Principle responsibilities include writing, proofreading, conceptualizing stories, maintaining a social media presence, and appearing on podcasts, video shows, and streams. The role requires occasional travel, both domestically and internationally, and occasional night/weekend work. The associate editor may interact with their supervisor several times a week, perhaps daily, to receive guidance and feedback. Some non-routine activities may require a supervisor’s advance approval.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Produce written news, preview, review, and feature content for Game Informer, Game Informer Digital, and Game Informer Online.
• Work with editors to develop creative feature content and become a better writer/editor.
• Travel to publishers, developers, events, and conventions to create content.
• Meet daily and monthly magazine and website deadlines.
• Proofread magazine and online features.
• Develop an on-air personality for podcasts, videos, and streams.

Basic And Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in English, journalism, or related field preferred.
• Three years of experience writing and editing material for a magazine, newspaper, or other form of print journalism/media.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Minimum Qualifications, Job Skills, Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of productivity programs, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written forms.
• Ability to recognize discrepancies/errors in written information, including the ability to initiate and respond to work errors in a professional manner, working collaboratively and cooperatively with others.
• Expert knowledge of video games on all platforms, including consoles, handhelds, PCs, mobile, and tablets.
• Ability to work under demanding time constraints, including meeting short-term deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
• Proficient relationship building skills, including the capacity to predict and manage behavior, build and leverage cross-functional partnerships within and outside of the organization.
• Ability to positively model the organization’s commitment to integrity, diversity, inclusion, and maintaining a respectful workplace.
• Consistently demonstrate a commitment to Game Informer policies and procedures, including but not limited to attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities.

How To Apply

• Follow this link to submit your résumé.