Company Description

MP&CO. is a boutique agency in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada, eh!) specializing in visual design for tabletop board games. We have a holistic approach to design and work with publishers to produce captivating, immersive board games & crowdfunding campaigns.

Job Description

We are looking for a kick-ass print designer with experience in published tabletop games and an inner passion to create them. This is an ongoing contractor position with the possibility of full-time employment. 

Applicants must have a solid background in print & graphic design fundamentals. Excellent time management skills are a must, specifically the ability to prioritize effort to achieve goals in a stated time frame. Our team prides itself on attention to detail and our clients have come to expect this in each and every project, and successful team members will embrace this ethos.

We have a decentralized team located across 3 continents. This position has the flexibility of working in-office or remotely. Our graphic design team has built success on the foundation of self-management and a commitment to creating beautiful design work on time for our clients & their fans.

Location

Remote or on-site options available for this position.

Successful Applicants will have

• 5+ Years Experience as a working graphic designer.

• Experience in graphic design for modern, published tabletop games.

• A hunger to create beautiful things & contribute to a gloriously fun creative culture.

• Advanced experience in print design.

• The ability to create robust icons, card frames, and other game elements using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Ability to deliver within project time estimates and constraints.

• Excellent understanding of visual and graphic design fundamentals.

• Intimate understanding of user experience (UX) principles and how to apply them.

• Mad skills with the Adobe Creative Suite CC (especially Adobe InDesign).

• Thorough knowledge of prepress techniques and principles.

• Available to contribute 15–30 billable hours per week.

• Fluent in English. Lives and works in North American time zones.

Extra VP

• Digital Illustration

• Mastery of responsive design for desktop and mobile devices.

• Motion graphics experience.

• 3D modeling & sculpting.

• Familiarity with creating campaigns for crowdfunding platforms (Kickstarter, BackerKit, Gamefound, etc.).

What to Expect

• Design and layout for tabletop games, crowdfunding campaigns, social media marketing & online advertising.

• Weekly check-ins and meetings with team members where you’ll get to workshop creative ideas.

• A seat at an “All You Can Eat” buffet of creative work in tabletop board games without the need to pound the pavement looking for work & clients.

Want to Play?

• Send us your contact info plus a portfolio link that has PUBLISHED examples of:

  • Game Card Designs

  • Game Board Designs

  • Box (Front & Back) Designs

  • Game Logo Designs

  • Any other examples that you want to share!

Compensation:

• $40.00-$60.00 USD per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with skill and experience.