Art Director at Chess.com | Torre

Art Director

You'll define the visual future of a global game, impacting millions through strategic brand design.
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About UsChess.com is one of the largest gaming sites in the world and the #1 platform for playing, learning, and enjoying chess.We are a team of 600+ fully remote people in 60+ countries working hard to serve the global chess community. We are here to support 200M+ chess players worldwide with the best possible product, content, and tools to serve the community!We are a tech company. A gaming company. A content company. And we do it all with passion and commitment to the game. Above all we prize our mission-driven, flat, life-celebrating, no-corporate culture, and we look forward to meeting you and learning more about what you can bring to the team.About YouYou have a strong design vision, yet you are flexible enough to work within established brand styles as you respectfully guide them to the highest level of excellence. You’re a strategic thinker who lives at the intersection of product, brand, marketing, and culture. You know how to grow brands and you’re excited to contribute to the evolution of a game that has been growing for 1500 years. Your not only have strong design skills, but there is an element of fun and humor to your work. A skilled mentor and collaborator, you know how to uphold a brand’s visual integrity while pushing creative boundaries. You have some interest in chess, gaming, and building worlds that engage audiences and boost retention.What you'll doOriginate and collaborate in the creation of campaign visuals that reinforce and further define our brand languageDefine the visual direction of marketing campaigns: digital, social, video, motion, and printMaintain cohesive brand visuals across all channels: marketing, sponsorships, events, and merchandiseCollaborate closely with Marketing, Product, Content, Community, and Partnerships to align creative outputs with key objectivesLeverage data and design thinking to inform visual strategy and iterate campaignsStay ahead of global design trends, audience insights, and competitive positioning to keep Chess.com’s creative fresh and relevantRequired Skills5+ years of experience in art direction, visual design, or brand design—ideally within gaming, entertainment, or consumer techProven track record leading marketing-focused creative across multiple formats (digital, motion, social, print)Strong portfolio showcasing brand campaigns, visual systems, and demonstrated impactExperience leading design teams and cross-functional creative partnershipsExpert level proficiency with design tools (Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rive)Experience with Project Management tools such as Asana, Trello, Jira, Notion)Excellent communication skills (able to present clearly to stakeholders and peers)Comfort with working and building relationships in a remote environmentVersatile, flexible, and willing to do what's needed in a parkour-like environmentPreferred SkillsTop-tier illustration and game art capabilitiesFamiliarity with chess culture and established interest in the gameAbout the OpportunityThis is a full-time opportunityWe are 100% remote (work from anywhere!)Learn more about us herehttps://www.chess.com/article/view/how-chess-com-virtual-team-works-togetherhttps://www.chess.com/about
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