Graphic Designer

RTS is an enthusiast culture company that builds at the intersection of gaming, creators, and brands. From global live events to bespoke branded content, we exist to create meaningful connections between fans and the worlds they love. Our team brings deep expertise across partnership sales and marketing, talent management, event production, media, community building, and IP development.

About Evo

For over 20 years, The Evolution Championship Series (Evo), has produced the largest and longest-running fighting game tournament conventions in the world. Our events are rallying points where fans, publishers, developers, and brands celebrate fighting games and the communities that love them. Beyond our established live events, Evo's mission continues to evolve to create, celebrate, and renew fighting game fandom.

Role Overview

Evo is looking for a talented, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our creative team. This is a mid-level role for a designer who can translate creative direction into polished, effective visual assets across event collateral, social media assets, broadcast graphics, and marketing collateral.

The ideal candidate has a clean, modern design aesthetic, solid fundamentals in typography and visual communication, and the ability to move confidently between fast-turnaround digital work and print production. You should be comfortable working within established brand systems while also bringing thoughtful creative ideas to the table.

Reporting Structure

You will report to Evo's Creative Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Evo's creative output by designing assets for a variety of Evo events, initiatives, and projects.
• Create social media graphics and other digital marketing assets.
• Design digital maps, schedules, wayfinding materials, and event information graphics.
• Create web assets across Evo's digital platforms.
• Develop broadcast graphics for Evo tournaments and events.
• Design event signage, environmental graphics, and other on-site materials for Evo events.
• Create YouTube thumbnails for both the Evo FGC and Evo Events channels.
• Design presentations and decks for internal use, client presentations, and partner-facing materials.
• Prepare, package, and distribute production-ready files for print vendors and other external partners.
• Collaborate with creative, sales, comms and marketing teams to execute projects from concept through final delivery.
• Maintain consistency with Evo's brand standards as well as the visual guidelines of relevant partners and clients.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in graphic design or other relevant fields.
• Strong proficiency in:
• • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Figma
  • Google Sheets, Docs, Drive, and Slides
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, composition, hierarchy, and fundamental graphic design principles.
• Competency in print production, including preparing files for professional printing and understanding production requirements.
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating a clean, modern, and thoughtful design aesthetic.
• Proven ability to package, organize, and distribute files accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to follow, apply, and maintain brand standards and guidelines across Evo, partner, and client work.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard for craft and execution.
• Ability to receive creative direction, incorporate feedback, and work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

Bonus Points

• Passion for fighting games, esports, gaming and gaming communities.
• Experience creating motion graphics or animation.
• Experience with 3D design, rendering, or visualization.
• Experience with web design and digital product design.
• Experience with photo editing, compositing, and retouching.
• Previous experience designing for live events, entertainment, sports, or other high-energy audience-driven environments.

Compensation

The salary for this role is $55,000.00 to $80,000.00 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401k plan available for employee contributions
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous PTO and company-observed holidays
• Remote-first culture

The pay range for this role is:

55,000 - 80,000 USD per year (Greater Los Angeles Area, Greater Bay Area, or Greater Las Vegas Area Only (Remote))