Lead Graphic Designer

About the role

At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make. We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you. At Fortis, we believe creative is a core driver of player growth. As a Lead Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in shaping how players discover, engage with, and connect to our games through high-impact, performance-driven creative. You will help drive the visual direction across user acquisition, social, and store marketing initiatives, translating creative direction, gameplay features, player motivations, and audience insights into compelling visual solutions and scalable design systems. Drawing on insights and direction from Creative Strategy, User Acquisition, and Product Marketing teams, you will help evolve our creative approach through strong craft, experimentation, research, and continuous learning. You will lead by example through strong execution while supporting the growth and development of designers through feedback and mentorship. You will help foster a culture of craft, collaboration, and continuous improvement while maintaining a high bar for creative quality across the team. You will explore and incorporate new tools and workflows, including generative AI, where they can enhance ideation, production, and creative exploration. As part of this, you will help identify effective and responsible ways these tools can support the creative process while maintaining high standards of quality and brand alignment. What you will achieve Create high-quality visual assets across user acquisition, social, and store channels, translating gameplay features, audience insights, and creative direction into compelling experiences that resonate with players. Contribute to the evolution of our visual direction by exploring new creative approaches, developing scalable design systems, and supporting creative testing initiatives. Help maintain a high standard of visual craft, ensuring creative output is polished, consistent, and aligned with brand and campaign objectives. Use campaign learnings, market trends, and creative research to inform design decisions and uncover new creative opportunities. Support the growth and development of designers through feedback, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, helping elevate the quality and consistency of creative output across the team Explore and incorporate new tools and workflows, including generative AI, to enhance ideation, production, and creative exploration. What you will need to be successful Strong experience in graphic design, marketing design, performance creative, or related disciplines, with a track record of delivering high-quality creative work and contributing to the growth of fellow designers. A strong portfolio showcasing creative work across digital formats, including ads, social content, store assets, and campaign creative. Proven ability to translate creative direction, gameplay features, and audience insights into compelling visual solutions. Strong design fundamentals, including visual storytelling, composition, typography, and best practices across platforms and formats. Experience working in fast-paced, iterative environments and balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of craft. Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to give and receive constructive feedback. Experience in gaming, mobile, or performance-driven environments is highly valued. Proficiency in industry-standard design tools; experience with motion graphics or 3D is a plus. Why join us There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few: We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth. Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A