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Form of workYou're a creative, but maybe you've had your time on the tools. So now you're looking for a new challenge. Perhaps people leading will be your thing? Or maybe you're currently managing, but you miss being creative, so now you're looking for a position that has a good balance between the two. Whatever your current position may be, we are looking for a Design Manager to manage our Digital Design team, whilst still contributing to shape our visual identity!
Your role with us:
You will be joining the Digital Design team as a Design Manager, where you will lead and inspire a talented young team of designers. Your team will consist of 7 designers, who all have amazing skillsets across motion, graphic, digital and visual!
From a people management perspective, you will help mentor and motive the designers by creating design maturity and thinking and facilitating their growth and development. You will also be responsible for the visual design backlog with the team.
From a creative perspective, you'll help create foundational visual identities across our various brands, Kick, Stake and Twist. You'll help ensure that our marketing and design materials are consistent across all areas and excellent in every design deliverable.
You will have plenty of support from the Chief Product Officer, as well as the Head of Product Design, and report directly to the Chief Creative Officer.
Who are we?
Easygo is the Australian powerhouse behind some of the world's fastest growing online brands including Kick and Stake
At Easygo we proudly stand as a prominent service provider to a powerhouse of brands within the iGaming industry, including Stake.com, Kick.com and Twist Gaming. Stake is the world's largest crypto casino, and leads the industry with a seamless online casino and sportsbook experience. Level up your online entertainment with Kick.com, the vibrant live streaming platform, which connects millions of gamers and content creators worldwide. All alongside the innovative game design studio, Twist Gaming, which takes creativity to new heights by crafting cutting-edge and captivating games. Our commitment to placing our clients and their communities' entertainment at the forefront of everything we do, has solidified us as the ultimate online service provider for entertainment companies.
Headquartered in the beautiful city of Melbourne, our growth has been remarkable. From humble beginnings to a thriving workforce of 300+, we've expanded not only in numbers but in ambition. There really is something for everyone here, whether you work in Tech, Marketing, Operations, Mathematics or Design, we are sure to have something for everyone.
Click play, on your career today!
What you will do: (Role & responsibilities)
- Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of graphic and motion designers, fostering a culture of design thinking.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand design requirements and translate them into compelling visuals ensuring alignment with our brand's aesthetics and values.
- Apply a strong foundational understanding of graphic design and colour theory to create visually appealing and effective designs.
- Lead the development and execution of design concepts, from ideation to production.
- Oversee projects, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.
What you will bring:
- 5+ years of experience as a Visual Design Manager or a similar leadership role
- Strong foundational understanding of graphic design principles and colour theory.
- Excellent communication and team management skills.
- Highly organised with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Some of the perks of working for us:
- EAP access for you and your family
- A full-time barista who will make you coffee, tea and fresh juices
- Daily catered breakfast
- Massage Wednesdays - we get professionals to do this!
- Happy hour in the office from 4pm
- Fun office environment with pool tables, table tennis and all your favorite gaming consoles
- Paid volunteer day
- Hybrid and flexible working hours
- Help yourself drinks fridges and snack shelves
"We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant"
We believe that the unique contributions of everyone at Easygo are the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. We are passionate about providing a workplace that encourages great participation and an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the only criteria for success.
