Role Description We are currently looking for a Product Design Manager - Remote. In this role, you will lead the design strategy while translating consumer and business needs into innovative, human-centered solutions. Your expertise will help shape the experience vision for specific customer segments, fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. You will leverage your skills in service design and omni-channel experiences to drive design excellence and contribute significantly to product programs. This position requires a passion for design and technology, creating a space where creativity meets strategic thinking. - Drive experience design strategy for customer-led projects. - Collaborate across product teams to create elegant design solutions. - Simplify complexity when communicating with stakeholders. - Lead user experience research to inform design decisions. - Synthesize qualitative and quantitative research. - Facilitate collaboration among Product Managers, Designers, and Developers. - Create visual artifacts such as prototypes and wireframes. - Maintain and evolve the design system and pattern library. - Stay updated on design tools and best practices. - Mentor junior design team members. Qualifications - 5-7 years of experience in user experience and UX design/development. - Strong understanding of user-centered design processes. - Experience facilitating design and product discovery sessions. - Ability to articulate complex concepts effectively. - Solid collaboration skills and a team-oriented approach. - Strong portfolio demonstrating UX design and creativity. - Experience with design tools and prototyping methods. - Strong critical thinking and analysis skills. - Experience in Agile development processes. - E-commerce and responsive design experience is a plus. Benefits - Flexible work location arrangements. - Competitive compensation range. - Opportunities for professional growth and development. - Mentorship from experienced professionals. - Access to the latest design tools and resources. - A commitment to diversity and inclusive work environment. - Collaborative, innovative team culture. - Recognition for your contributions to design excellence.

Who We Are Founded in 2013, Cloud9 has grown to become one of the most recognizable esports organizations in the world. With championships industry-wide, unmatched viewership hours, and extensive benefits packages for players and staff, Cloud9 prides itself on being the best in all categories. Currently, Cloud9 fields multiple professional teams spanning across several game titles. To find more information about Cloud9, visit https://www.cloud9.gg. What We’re Looking For: Cloud9 is looking for a passionate and talented Graphic Designer (Contractor, Full Time) who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media, and help push Cloud9's visual standards. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current industry standard design software, design trends, and be versed in every step of the design process, from concept to final product. This is a full-time, remote contractor position open to candidates around the world. Candidates must submit a graphic design portfolio to be considered. What You’ll Do: - Create and design digital and print assets, including social media graphics, web banners, and event materials. - Ensure that all design assets are optimized for various digital platforms and devices. - Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and projects are delivered on time with a quality end product. - Maintain and organize graphic files for safekeeping and easy retrieval. - Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, partnerships, content, social, and leadership teams. - Incorporate feedback efficiently while maintaining strong design standards.

Job Title: Animator / Motion Graphics Designer Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for production deadlines and campaign launches) About the Role: Our client is seeking an Animator / Motion Graphics Designer to create visually compelling animations and motion graphics for marketing, training, and brand campaigns. This role blends artistic creativity with technical skill, producing video intros, explainer animations, advertisements, and dynamic visual assets that engage audiences and elevate brand identity. Responsibilities: Animation & Motion Graphics: - Create 2D and 3D animations, kinetic typography, and motion graphics for videos, ads, and presentations. - Develop animated sequences for explainer videos, product demos, or social campaigns. - Work with storyboards and scripts to bring creative concepts to life. Visual Design Integration: - Collaborate with graphic designers, video editors, and marketing teams to combine motion with static assets. - Ensure animations align with brand guidelines, tone, and messaging. - Optimize assets for multi-platform delivery (social media, web, broadcast). Tools & Software: - Use Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, or Blender. - Manage project files, plugins, and asset libraries. Collaboration & Feedback: - Work with creative directors and stakeholders to refine concepts. - Incorporate client/stakeholder feedback quickly and efficiently while maintaining creative quality. Optimization & Delivery: - Export final animations in multiple formats (MP4, GIF, MOV, WebM) optimized for different platforms. - Ensure smooth playback, appropriate resolution, and minimal file sizes without sacrificing quality. What Makes You a Perfect Fit: - Strong creative eye for motion, timing, and design. - Ability to balance speed, quality, and creativity under deadlines. - Collaborative team player comfortable with feedback cycles. - Organized, with attention to detail in asset management and final delivery. Required Experience & Skills (Minimum): - 2+ years professional motion graphics or animation experience. - Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. - Strong portfolio showcasing animation and motion design projects. - Familiarity with social media formats and digital ad specifications. Ideal Experience & Skills: - Experience with 3D tools (Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya). - Knowledge of sound design integration in animations. - Industry experience in advertising, SaaS, entertainment, or e-learning. - Familiarity with video marketing KPIs (engagement, CTR, completion rates). What Does a Typical Day Look Like? An Animator’s day revolves around bringing static visuals and concepts to life through motion. You will: - Review project briefs and storyboards from creative or marketing teams. - Develop animations and graphics, experimenting with style and motion to fit campaign needs. - Collaborate with designers and editors to integrate animations into broader video or ad campaigns. - Revise projects based on stakeholder feedback, ensuring final deliverables are polished and on brand. - Export optimized versions for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or web embedding. In essence: you transform ideas into dynamic, memorable visuals that enhance engagement and brand storytelling. Key Metrics for Success (KPIs): - On-time delivery of animation projects. - Quality and creativity of motion graphics (as rated by stakeholders). - Campaign performance tied to animated assets (engagement, CTR, watch time). - Reduction in revision cycles (≤2 major revisions). - Organized, reusable animation libraries maintained. Interview Process: - Initial Phone Screen - Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter - Portfolio Review + Practical Task (e.g., create a short animated explainer or ad sequence) - Client Interview with Creative/Marketing Leadership - Offer & Background Verification

• Build digital products and services 0-1 • Lead end-to-end design process for a startup idea or topic of your choice • Lead product scoping and feature scoping, as well as entire project management • Identify target market for product and position product for launch success • Develop a business model for the product or service and demonstrate how the product/service will scale as the business model scales • Lead discovery research by managing user recruitment, creating research plans, writing interview guides, leading 8-16 discovery interviews, and synthesizing interview insights • Deliver a compelling UX design and business pitch for your startup idea, showcasing both qualitative and quantitative data to justify the problem space and the solution • Tell a compelling story about users by showcasing user types, personas, stakeholder maps, journey maps, process maps, service blueprints, ideation matrixes, sketches, wireframes, UX workflows, prototypes and other visual deliverables • Lead user testing of wireframes and prototypes to improve product/service usability and constantly iterate on your startup idea • Design a unique design system for your solution from scratch, creating components, a style guide, and branding for your solution • Analyze direct and indirect competitors to clearly articulate your solution’s differentiators and why your solution is innovative and more likely to succeed over competing options • Consult with startups to create a scope of work and fulfill UX research, UX design, product design and service design work based on your scope of work.