Creative Merchandising Specialist
Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
As a Creative Merchandising Specialist, you will bring our IP and corporate brands to life through high-quality merchandising products, driving them from concept to final delivery. You’ll collaborate closely with our partners, the team lead + franchise and licensing teams to create visually compelling work that strengthens our creative output. You’ll play a key part in upholding and enhancing the brand identity of our IPs across merchandising lines and partnerships.
Daily responsibilities:
Providing feedback on merchandising designs at all development stages, including sample reviews, to ensure compliance with internal brand and style guidelines. This covers packaging, apparel, accessories, as well as marketing and social media materials.
Development of graphic assets for merchandising purposes, encompassing packaging, visual layouts, iconography, and complementary design elements.
Close collaboration with the CD PROJEKT RED GEAR team on designing and developing merchandising products — from the first concept sketches to the final product launch.
Delivering key design assets to partners — including source files and style guides (asset management).
Coordinating between licensing, business development, art, franchise, and production teams to ensure licensed products align with brand and quality standards.
Guiding the design and execution of impactful merchandise that brings the company’s IP to a wider global audience.
Tracking current trends in design, merchandising, and fashion to create timeless products that resonate with today’s audience.
Inspiring collaboration with artists, creative agencies, and business partners.
Taking international business trips, including to the USA, to attend licensing trade shows and industry events.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in graphic design or a related art field.
A strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of design work and successfully released products.
5+ years of experience in graphic design or a related field.
Experience in designing and project-managing merchandising products (apparel, accessories, packaging, etc.) with a strong understanding of their production processes.
Strong observational skills with great attention to detail, and the ability to evaluate external projects, quickly identify errors, and clearly communicate effective solutions.
High level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Google Office Suite, Miro, Jira.
Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
Proficient in English, with strong communication skills.
Passion for the gaming industry and a deep understanding of gaming culture.
Nice to have:
Experience and understanding of the licensing industry.
Additional graphic design skills, including illustration, photo editing, and image manipulation.
Additional Information
Working mode
For this role you can choose between a remote-first or office-first working mode.
Relocation Support
Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings. It’s all covered.
Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you and tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.
Health & Well-Being
Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.
Perks & Professional Growth
A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
Social Activities & Life in the Office
Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
Healthy selections — canteens.
Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously.
About the job
Apply for this position
Creative Merchandising Specialist
Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
As a Creative Merchandising Specialist, you will bring our IP and corporate brands to life through high-quality merchandising products, driving them from concept to final delivery. You’ll collaborate closely with our partners, the team lead + franchise and licensing teams to create visually compelling work that strengthens our creative output. You’ll play a key part in upholding and enhancing the brand identity of our IPs across merchandising lines and partnerships.
Daily responsibilities:
Providing feedback on merchandising designs at all development stages, including sample reviews, to ensure compliance with internal brand and style guidelines. This covers packaging, apparel, accessories, as well as marketing and social media materials.
Development of graphic assets for merchandising purposes, encompassing packaging, visual layouts, iconography, and complementary design elements.
Close collaboration with the CD PROJEKT RED GEAR team on designing and developing merchandising products — from the first concept sketches to the final product launch.
Delivering key design assets to partners — including source files and style guides (asset management).
Coordinating between licensing, business development, art, franchise, and production teams to ensure licensed products align with brand and quality standards.
Guiding the design and execution of impactful merchandise that brings the company’s IP to a wider global audience.
Tracking current trends in design, merchandising, and fashion to create timeless products that resonate with today’s audience.
Inspiring collaboration with artists, creative agencies, and business partners.
Taking international business trips, including to the USA, to attend licensing trade shows and industry events.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in graphic design or a related art field.
A strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of design work and successfully released products.
5+ years of experience in graphic design or a related field.
Experience in designing and project-managing merchandising products (apparel, accessories, packaging, etc.) with a strong understanding of their production processes.
Strong observational skills with great attention to detail, and the ability to evaluate external projects, quickly identify errors, and clearly communicate effective solutions.
High level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Google Office Suite, Miro, Jira.
Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
Proficient in English, with strong communication skills.
Passion for the gaming industry and a deep understanding of gaming culture.
Nice to have:
Experience and understanding of the licensing industry.
Additional graphic design skills, including illustration, photo editing, and image manipulation.
Additional Information
Working mode
For this role you can choose between a remote-first or office-first working mode.
Relocation Support
Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings. It’s all covered.
Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you and tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.
Health & Well-Being
Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.
Perks & Professional Growth
A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
Social Activities & Life in the Office
Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
Healthy selections — canteens.
Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously.