Senior Designer

Keywords Studios

About The Position

Keywords Studios is a global provider of services to video game developers and publishers, including art, audio, testing, localization, and Player Engagement. Player Engagement provides technical support, community management, and trust and safety services for AAA and indie studios. The Senior Designer will join the Manila team of a social agency that builds brands with fans in the gaming industry through digital, design, and advertising work. This is a senior, self-directed role responsible for leading projects from concept through delivery, presenting ideas to teams and clients, and setting a high standard for design craft. The designer will guide work across key accounts, help maintain and extend brand identities, and mentor designers in Manila and London. The recruitment process is fully online and remote.

Requirements

At least 6 years of graphic design experience, ideally in the digital and gaming sectors.
A strong portfolio of brand, campaign, and digital work.
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
Strong working knowledge of After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Proven experience leading end-to-end motion delivery, including concepting, storyboarding, and styleframing, and directing others through the process.
A user-centred design approach that considers accessibility, platforms, and contextual storytelling.
Experience mentoring designers and giving constructive, actionable creative feedback, including to remote or offshore teams.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in client-facing situations.
Self-motivated and highly organised, with a sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of ownership over deadlines.
A positive, committed, can-do attitude and a calm, flexible approach to complex problems.

Responsibilities

Lead design output on key accounts and own the creative quality of projects from initial concept through final deliverables.
Become an expert in assigned brands and IPs, guide the team in applying brand books, and determine when to stretch brand rules to advance the creative vision.
Set high standards for design craft, including typography, layout, and composition; review and refine team work to ensure it is polished and on-brand.
Partner with project managers to scope design requirements, estimate timings, plan resources, and ensure deliverables meet specifications and quality standards under tight deadlines.
Act as the senior design point of contact for the Manila team, providing creative direction, feedback, and mentoring for design and motion work.
Help build consistent processes across the Manila and London studios.
Mentor and support junior and mid-weight designers in Manila and London.
Present and defend creative work to clients and internal stakeholders, and contribute to pitches and new business when needed.