Hello! I’m William, the designer of Manifold Garden and the Creative Director of William Chyr Studio (WCS). We are a small indie game studio based in Chicago, with a remote team located around the world. 

We are currently working on an unannounced original game as a follow-up to Manifold Garden and are looking for a Graphic Designer to work with us on a contract basis. 

The position is remote and will require 10-20 hours per week of availability.

Background

Manifold Garden’s development began in 2012. It was inspired by the works of M.C. Escher, physics, and architecture. While the game started as a solo project, it was a team that took it through the finish line. The core team came together beginning in 2017, and the final product is a collaborative effort with all of our contributions.

Manifold Garden was released in October 2019 to critical acclaim. It was nominated for a BAFTA and Game Developers Choice Award and has since been exhibited at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Design Museum in London. The game is available on Apple Arcade, Steam, Epic Games Store, Itchio, PS4/PS5, Xbox One /Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. In addition, we partnered with iam8bit to release a physical edition for PS5 and Switch, as well as a beautiful edition of the soundtrack on vinyl that won the Best Vinyl Gatefold Award.

What are we working on? 

Since Manifold Garden was released, we’ve been working on several new projects. We are excited about the creative potential of new technologies. Our focus is to create innovative games that push the boundaries of gameplay and reimagine space, physics, and architecture. One of the projects we are working on is an original VR title that explores impossible geometry. 

What are we looking for in a Graphic Designer? 

Our ideal candidate is a graphic designer with experience in branding, print, and digital products. 

You are someone who enjoys the aesthetics of our first game, Manifold Garden, and is excited to create graphical assets in a complimentary style and beyond. You will help us explore and refine new graphic art styles, both in the games we make as well as for marketing and communication materials. 

You are independent and self-motivated and can run with a task, producing production-ready deliverables on a consistent basis. You are up-to-date with the latest techniques and know how to apply them effectively to achieve desired results. You are comfortable working with an iterative creative process and strong creative direction.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling designs across a wide variety of media including print, web, and in-game, based on direction from the Creative Director.
• Create style guides based on existing art assets
• Ability to adopt a range of styles based on goals and art direction for the project.
• Work with the Creative Director to create logos and icons for use in-game as well as in marketing materials. 
• Work on packaging design for physical editions of games. 
• Support the Creative Director by researching and consulting on design styles and creating related presentations to be shared with the team

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative mindset
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to mock-up graphic and print collateral for presentation purposes
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, estimate time for deliverables, and communicate regularly regarding these matters.
• Willingness to provide schedule availability well in advance for project planning purposes 
• Strong conceptual thinking 
• Attention to detail

Skills and Experience that would be beneficial, but not required:

• Experience on a VR title
• Experience with book layout
• Worked on at least one published game in a professional capacity

Location

• Anywhere
• The Studio’s synchronous office hours are 10 am - 2 pm CST. Occasional availability to meet remotely during this time will be required. 

To Apply

Please send an email with "WCS - Graphic Designer” in the subject line. Please also include 

• A brief outline of why you think you'd fit the position
• Contact information for two professional references
• Attach any relevant supporting documents –resume, CV, or portfolio
• Your location and time zone
• Your hourly rate and other contract requirements

William Chyr Studio is an equal-opportunity employer committed to facilitating an inclusive environment for all team members. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

Application and Interview Process

The job posting period is from January 9, 2023, to February 3, 2023. After this period,  we will look over all applications and reach out to select candidates for interviews. If you are selected for an interview, we will coordinate with you to set up a video call in order for us to get to know each other.