Art Director

About Us Chess.com is one of the largest gaming sites in the world and the #1 platform for playing, learning, and enjoying chess. We are a team of 600+ fully remote people in 60+ countries working hard to serve the global chess community. We are here to support 200M+ chess players worldwide with the best possible product, content, and tools to serve the community! We are a tech company. A gaming company. A content company. And we do it all with passion and commitment to the game. Above all we prize our mission-driven, flat, life-celebrating, no-corporate culture, and we look forward to meeting you and learning more about what you can bring to the team. About You You have a strong design vision, yet you are flexible enough to work within established brand styles as you respectfully guide them to the highest level of excellence. You’re a strategic thinker who lives at the intersection of product, brand, marketing, and culture. You know how to grow brands and you’re excited to contribute to the evolution of a game that has been growing for 1500 years. Your not only have strong design skills, but there is an element of fun and humor to your work. A skilled mentor and collaborator, you know how to uphold a brand’s visual integrity while pushing creative boundaries. You have some interest in chess, gaming, and building worlds that engage audiences and boost retention. What you'll do Originate and collaborate in the creation of campaign visuals that reinforce and further define our brand language Define the visual direction of marketing campaigns: digital, social, video, motion, and print Maintain cohesive brand visuals across all channels: marketing, sponsorships, events, and merchandise Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product, Content, Community, and Partnerships to align creative outputs with key objectives Leverage data and design thinking to inform visual strategy and iterate campaigns Stay ahead of global design trends, audience insights, and competitive positioning to keep Chess.com ’s creative fresh and relevant Required Skills 5+ years of experience in art direction, visual design, or brand design—ideally within gaming, entertainment, or consumer tech Proven track record leading marketing-focused creative across multiple formats (digital, motion, social, print) Strong portfolio showcasing brand campaigns, visual systems, and demonstrated impact Experience leading design teams and cross-functional creative partnerships Expert level proficiency with design tools (Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rive) Experience with Project Management tools such as Asana, Trello, Jira, Notion) Excellent communication skills (able to present clearly to stakeholders and peers) Comfort with working and building relationships in a remote environment Versatile, flexible, and willing to do what's needed in a parkour-like environment Preferred Skills Top-tier illustration and game art capabilities Familiarity with chess culture and established interest in the game About the Opportunity This is a full-time opportunity We are 100% remote (work from anywhere!) --- You can learn more about us here: https://www.chess.com/article/view/how-chess-com-virtual-team-works-together https://www.chess.com/about