Graphic Designer

PlaySide Studios; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 paid PlayDays

Port Melbourne studio

Parental Leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring opportunities

Gym access nearby

Social events

Job summary

PlaySide Studios is seeking a seasoned Graphic Designer to own high‑stakes pitch decks and presentation materials. You will wireframe, design, and iterate on visuals that clearly translate game concepts and creative visions for stakeholders.

Collaborate with artists, designers and producers to ensure decks reflect the brand and pitch requirements. With 5+ years in graphic design or UI/UX, you will shape layouts in Figma, craft polished graphics, and leverage tools like Photoshop, Illustrator,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in graphic design, UI/UX or visual communication.
• Proficiency with Figma, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience presenting concepts with polished decks.
• Ability to articulate design choices across teams.
• Strong visual storytelling for high-stakes pitches.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end creation of pitch decks from concept to final presentation.
• Wireframe, mockup and prototype deck layouts in Figma.
• Design polished graphical elements aligned with the pitch identity.
• Collaborate with game designers and art directors to match vision.
• Iterate decks based on stakeholder feedback to ensure clarity.

Skills

Graphic design

UI/UX

Presentation design

Sales storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

PlaySide Studios is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia, New Zealand and the UAE. As Australia's largest publicly listed independent video game developer, PlaySide is committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms. With a diverse portfolio of more than 60 titles and collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Activision Blizzard, working at PlaySide is not just a job but an opportunity to be part innovating the gaming industry.

Position Overview:

The Graphic Designer at PlaySide will be across the end-to-end creation of our high-stakes pitch decks and presentation materials for game concepts. You will collaborate closely with artists, game designers and producers to wireframe, design, and iterate on polished, high-quality visual assets. Combining strong visual storytelling with pitch dynamics, you will translate complex game design ideas into clear, highly engaging decks that sell a creative vision.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Lead the creation of pitching decks from concept to final presentation, ensuring that game design concepts are clearly communicated, easily understood, and highly engaging.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes within Figma to visualize deck layouts, and presentation structure.
• Design and produce polished, high-quality graphic elements (e.g., containers, icons, typography, and backgrounds), ensuring all assets remain consistent with the pitch's specific visual identity.
• Work closely and collaboratively with game designers and art directors to ensure the presentation deck aligns seamlessly with the team's creative vision and meets all pitch requirements.
• Continuously iterate on pitch decks based on constructive feedback from stakeholders and team members to ensure the final presentation is highly polished and clearly understood by target audiences.
• Stay updated with industry trends and tools, actively exploring new approaches to graphic design and bringing fresh, innovative ideas to our pitching documentation.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Proven sales experience or a strong understanding of sales and pitching dynamics, with the ability to design compelling visual narratives that sell a concept.
• Highly proficient in Figma, as well as other industry-standard design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proficient to work with Microsoft Powerpoint and Google Slides.
• Solid knowledge of current trends in UI/UX design, graphic design, and presentation formatting.
• Able to utilize AI tools to improve workflow and pitching process.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design choices and work effectively across different departments.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in graphic design, UI/UX, or visual communication, specifically focused on high-stakes presentations and pitch decks.

Bonus Points!

• A passion for games

What We Offer Here at PlaySide!

• PlayDays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
• Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.
• Industry-leading Parental Leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
• Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
• Half-price state-of-the-art Gym access! (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide swag!
• Social events including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema!), group activities, and food trucks! Just as some examples!