Remote Graphic Designer - Video Game Packaging

About the role

Serenity Forge partners with developers worldwide to bring games to players through physical editions, digital releases and merchandise. It is looking for a passionate Graphic Designer with a background in commercial art and a love of video games to shape the visual identity of its products, from collector's editions and retail packaging to marketing materials and merchandise.

Key responsibilities

• Design packaging, collector's edition assets and marketing materials for physical video game releases.
• Create visual designs for box art, manuals, art books, posters, merchandise and retail displays.
• Collaborate with producers, marketing, licensors and external development teams on creative concepts.
• Prepare production-ready print files that meet manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain brand consistency while reflecting each game's artistic vision.
• Manage several projects at once in a fast-paced production environment and incorporate feedback through multiple revision rounds.
• Assist in developing premium collector's edition items and other physical merchandise concepts.

Required profile

• Strong portfolio of commercial graphic design work, preferably in video games, entertainment or consumer products.
• Experience designing for both print and digital media.
• Knowledge of print production processes, including CMYK colour management, bleeds, dielines and prepress preparation.
• Ability to balance creativity with technical production requirements and to adapt to many artistic styles.
• Passion for video games and understanding of gaming culture, genres and audiences.
• Preferred: experience with physical game packaging or collector's editions, commercial illustration or merchandise design, and knowledge of packaging manufacturing and specialty print finishes.

Required skills

• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Typography, layout, colour theory and visual storytelling.
• Project management, organisation and attention to detail.
• Preferred: 3D mockup or rendering software, and experience preparing assets for licensing approvals and platform requirements.