Digital Designer (Static and Motion Focus)

Role overview

IGN Entertainment is looking for a Digital Designer to join its creative solutions team. The ideal candidate will be a highly inventive and detail-focused designer with deep experience in both static and motion design. In this position, you will develop and deliver eye-catching visuals for campaigns such as advertisements, website graphics, and animations.

You will work closely with design, project management, and sales partners across international teams, contributing ideas and producing refined creative output across several projects at once. Success in this role calls for independence, confidence, proactive teamwork, strong organisation, and an exceptional eye for detail.

This position is based in Los Angeles, CA and follows a hybrid arrangement with three in-office days per week. It typically aligns with a standard full-time schedule, though occasional work outside normal hours may be needed to join calls with global colleagues. No travel is expected. The work is computer-based and requires frequent use of hands and vision.

Key responsibilities

• Develop fresh creative ideas and concepts for advertising and marketing initiatives.
• Produce website graphics, banner advertisements, and motion-driven visual content.
• Create presentation-ready mockups and visual directions for clients.
• Take projects from the early concept stage through final handoff.
• Design branded animations and motion graphics for shows and campaigns.
• Build digital creative assets using current design tools.
• Join meetings and present work to international teams.
• Partner with sales teams and take part in client ideation discussions.
• Keep quality and visual consistency high across multiple live projects.

What you need

• At least 2 to 3+ years of experience in digital media or design.
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and After Effects, plus Figma.
• Hands-on capability in motion design and animation.
• Solid skills in visual storytelling, typography, and image editing.
• Ability to manage time well and juggle several assignments at once.
• Strong conceptual thinking and practical problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of interactive and digital advertising formats.
• Clear communication and a collaborative working style.
• Self-driven approach with careful attention to detail.
• Interest in growing digital design expertise in a fast-moving publishing environment.
• Bonus: familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Bonus: experience with Webflow or comparable tools.
• Bonus: exposure to working with freelancers or global teams.
• Bonus: experience working across multiple time zones.

Benefits and compensation

The role offers a competitive base salary of $65,000 to $85,000 per year, along with a strong benefits package focused on health, wellness, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, FSAs, a 401(k) with company match, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Additional offerings include flexible time off, volunteer time off, paid holidays, family-building and caregiving support, and generous family care and parental leave. Employees also have access to fitness reimbursement, wellness programs, employee resource groups, company events, mentorship, educational support, career development resources, engagement programs, and recognition awards.

About IGN Entertainment

IGN Entertainment is part of Ziff Davis and is among the largest digital media platforms for gaming and entertainment fans, covering games, film, TV, comics, and more. Its 15 digital properties reach over 470 million monthly users across 100 countries and connect with 85 million fans on social media. Through Humble Bundle, the company has donated more than $270 million to over 38,000 charities worldwide.

About Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis is a focused digital media and internet company with brands across technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and marketing technology. Its portfolio includes IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla, RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact, and Vipre Security.

Compensation details

The employer states that base pay is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, geographic location, scope, education, training, and business performance. The listed compensation range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000.

Equal opportunity

The company is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can grow, contribute, and succeed.