Company Overview:

PlaySide Studios is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia, New Zealand and the UAE. As Australia's largest publicly listed independent video game developer, PlaySide is committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms. With a diverse portfolio of more than 60 titles and collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Activision Blizzard, working at PlaySide is not just a job but an opportunity to be part innovating the gaming industry.

Position Overview:

The Graphic Designer at PlaySide will be across the end-to-end creation of our high-stakes pitch decks and presentation materials for game concepts. You will collaborate closely with artists, game designers and producers to wireframe, design, and iterate on polished, high-quality visual assets. Combining strong visual storytelling with pitch dynamics, you will translate complex game design ideas into clear, highly engaging decks that sell a creative vision.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

- Lead the creation of pitching decks from concept to final presentation, ensuring that game design concepts are clearly communicated, easily understood, and highly engaging.
- Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes within Figma to visualize deck layouts, and presentation structure.
- Design and produce polished, high-quality graphic elements (e.g., containers, icons, typography, and backgrounds), ensuring all assets remain consistent with the pitch's specific visual identity.
- Work closely and collaboratively with game designers and art directors to ensure the presentation deck aligns seamlessly with the team's creative vision and meets all pitch requirements.




- Continuously iterate on pitch decks based on constructive feedback from stakeholders and team members to ensure the final presentation is highly polished and clearly understood by target audiences.
- Stay updated with industry trends and tools, actively exploring new approaches to graphic design and bringing fresh, innovative ideas to our pitching documentation.

What You Bring to the Table:

- Proven sales experience or a strong understanding of sales and pitching dynamics, with the ability to design compelling visual narratives that sell a concept.
- Highly proficient in Figma, as well as other industry-standard design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Proficient to work with Microsoft Powerpoint and Google Slides.
- Solid knowledge of current trends in UI/UX design, graphic design, and presentation formatting.
- Able to utilize AI tools to improve workflow and pitching process.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design choices and work effectively across different departments.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in graphic design, UI/UX, or visual communication, specifically focused on high-stakes presentations and pitch decks.

Bonus Points!

- A passion for games

What We Offer Here at PlaySide!

- PlayDays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
- Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.
- Industry-leading Parental Leave advantages.
- Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
- Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
- Half-price state-of-the-art Gym access! (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide swag!
- Social events including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema!), group activities, and food trucks! Just as some examples!

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