Careers

Fully Remote (US Only), No Freelancers please
Pay: $34-40/hr, depending on experience.
Benefits: PTO, Sick Pay, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
 
We are looking for an experienced graphic designer who enjoys games, thrives in a fast-paced, fully remote environment, and loves working on a team.
 
Vala Marketing operates with a flat structure and a high degree of autonomy. This role is best suited for someone who is comfortable owning their work and self-directing day-to-day tasks.
 
This role is responsible for maintaining, evolving, and creating designs for digital, print, packaging, and products. As our work is deeply rooted in the tabletop games and toys industry, experience designing for games, publishing, or other physical products is a strong advantage.
 
You will be designing brands, trade dress, packaging, advertising assets, game componentry, book and manual layouts, crowdfunding pages, product pages, product mockups, and the like.
 
 
Requirements
5-7 years of experience with a portfolio demonstrating ownership of projects from concept to finish
Ability to translate visions, goals, and stated strategy into finished, production-ready work without line-by-line creative guidance
Experience designing for tabletop games, TTRPGs, or toys
Experience designing game UX, Componentry, or Layout
Experience creating realistic product and packaging mockups for presentation and production
Up to date on design trends, industry standards, and relevant software
Expert in Adobe Products: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc
Familiar with setting up files for print and physical applications
Familiarity with designing within a set of brand standards, or establishing brand standards
Up to date on design trends, industry standards, and relevant software
Fluent in social media and digital design applications
 
Bonus Experience
Experience with crowdfunding
Experience designing for licensed properties
Experience with 3D Modeling
Experience with motion graphics
Experience Illustrating
Experience working with clients on multi-phase projects
Familiarity with Google Workspace
Experience with Prototyping (pref. Figma)
 
Soft Skills
Excellent written communication
A collaborative spirit
Seeks to stay current with the industry and continuously learn
Well-organized and able to maintain multiple concurrent projects
Patience and flexibility
Uses design thinking as a means to solve problems
 
This position is US-based and remote. All positions at Vala are full-time W2 employment; we are not seeking freelance assistance. Candidates must submit a portfolio for consideration.
 
Applications without portfolios will not be reviewed.
 
Include your favorite game in your cover letter so we know you read this. You must possess the required experience, or something comparable, to be considered for this role. Applications will be reviewed by humans, and any AI-generated cover letters or resumes will be tossed without review.
 
Send your resume and portfolio to grant@valamarketing.com.
Thank you!

Fully Remote, US Only
Full-Time W2
$35-40/Hour based on experience
Benefits include PTO, sick pay, health, dental, and vision insurance

Vala Marketing is looking for a Marketing Operations Manager to own the flow, timing, and coordination of work across our client accounts. This role is responsible for schedules, capacity, handoffs, reporting, and keeping every campaign and deliverable moving from kickoff to launch. You are the person who knows what everyone is working on, what’s due next, and where the bottlenecks are before anyone else does. You ensure that work is assigned, tracked, delivered on time, and never falls through the cracks.

Vala operates with a flat structure and high autonomy. This role is best suited for someone who can manage themselves, keep multiple initiatives moving, and maintain momentum without constant oversight.

Ownership
Project timelines, schedules, and deadlines across all client accounts
Task assignment, prioritization, and workload balancing across the team
Campaign calendars from prelaunch through fulfillment
Status tracking, check-ins, and internal reporting on project health
Handoffs between team members, clients, and external partners
The systems and tools that keep work organized and visible

Core Responsibilities
Work alongside Account Executive team to build and maintain project plans and content plans for every account
Assign tasks, set deadlines, and confirm work is completed on schedule
Run standups, check-ins, and status updates across the team
Flag capacity issues, conflicts, and at-risk deadlines early
Coordinate deliverables and report on KPIs across organic and paid channels.
Track task statuses in our tools and keep boards accurate and current
Document processes and improve workflows as the team grows

Crowdfunding-Specific Responsibilities
Work alongside Account Executives and Account Managers to build launch timelines covering prelaunch, campaign, and post-campaign phases
Coordinate campaign assets across copy, design, video, and ads
Track deliverables against client contracts and campaign milestones
Maintain project schedule and confirm updates, emails, and social posts go live on time
Coordinate with clients on approvals, feedback, and asset delivery
Manage post-campaign handoffs into pledge management and fulfillment
Participate in campaign planning and retrospectives

Who This Role Is For
Someone who cares deeply about deadlines and follow through
A natural organizer who keeps track of everything without being asked
A problem solver who can clear obstacles for their teammates
A self-starter who can juggle multiple accounts and timelines
Someone comfortable coordinating within a defined strategy

Requirements
3-5 years experience in project management, marketing operations, or traffic management in an agency or multi-brand/channel environment
Ability to translate campaign strategy into detailed project plans, timelines, and task assignments without step by step direction
Experience running production workflows across copy, design, video, ads, and social deliverables
Experience building and maintaining campaign calendars across multiple simultaneous accounts
Strong organizational and time management skills across overlapping timelines
Clear, direct communication in writing and in meetings
Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Confluence, or other similar tools
Ability to prioritize, delegate tasks, and follow up independently
Comfort working in a fully remote, fast-paced environment

Bonus Experience
Tabletop games, TTRPGs, board games, toys, or fandom marketing
Crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter or BackerKit
Agency or multi-client environments
Marketing production workflows across copy, design, content, ads, and the like
Familiarity with Google Workspace and modern collaboration tools

Soft Skills
Clear written communication
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Consistency and reliability
Diplomacy and tact when keeping others on schedule
Willingness to learn and adapt
This is a US-based, fully remote, full-time W2 position. We are not seeking freelancers or agencies.

To apply, send your resume and relevant work examples to grant@valamarketing.com.

Include your favorite game in your cover letter so we know you read this. You must possess the required experience, or something comparable, to be considered for this role. Applications will be reviewed by humans, and any AI-generated cover letters or resumes will be tossed without review.

Thank you.

Fully Remote, US Only
Full-Time W2
$35-40/Hour based on experience
Benefits include PTO, sick pay, health, dental, and vision insurance

Vala Marketing is looking for a Design Operations Manager to own the flow, quality, and delivery of creative work across our client accounts. This role is responsible for design schedules, briefs, reviews, and keeping every asset moving from request to final delivery. You are the person who knows what every designer is working on, what’s due next, and whether the work meets spec before it ships. You ensure that creative work is briefed clearly, executed to standard, and delivered on time.

Vala operates with a flat structure and high autonomy. This role is best suited for someone who can manage themselves, keep multiple initiatives moving, and maintain quality without constant oversight.

Ownership
Design timelines, schedules, and deadlines across all client accounts
Creative briefs, task assignment, and designer workload balancing
Review and approval of design work against specs and guidelines
Creative direction and feedback on in-progress work
Handoffs between designers, Account Executives, Account Managers, and clients
File organization, versioning, and systems

Core Responsibilities
Work alongside Account Executive and Design teams to execute a broad spectrum of graphic design tasks, including but not limited to
Print and Packaging
Product Development
Motion Graphics and Animation
Branding and Visual Identity Systems
3d Renders
Game Graphic Design
Rulebook and Game Layout
Write and refine creative briefs as needed
Assign design tasks, set deadlines, and confirm work is delivered on schedule
Review work against specs, provide feedback, and approve final assets
Provide creative direction and feedback as needed
Gap fill on design tasks
Manage team capacity
Document processes and improve creative workflows as the team grows

Who This Role Is For
Someone who cares deeply about quality, deadlines, and follow through
A working designer who can direct others and jump into production when needed
A natural organizer who keeps track of everything without being asked
A problem solver who can clear obstacles for their teammates
Someone comfortable giving direct, constructive feedback on creative work

Requirements
3-5 years of professional graphic design experience with a strong portfolio
Tabletop games, TTRPGs, board games, toys, or fandom marketing experience
Experience reviewing, directing, or approving the work of other designers
Experience managing creative production schedules for multiple clients or projects
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and modern design tools
Clear, direct communication in writing and in meetings
Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Confluence, or other similar tools
Comfort working in a fully remote, fast-paced environment

Bonus Experience
Crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter or BackerKit
Agency, studio, or multi-client creative environments
Print production, prepress, or manufacturing file preparation
Motion graphics, video editing, or Figma experience

Soft Skills
Clear written communication
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Consistency and reliability
Diplomacy and tact when giving feedback and keeping others on schedule
Willingness to learn and adapt
This is a US-based, fully remote, full-time W2 position. We are not seeking freelancers or agencies.

To apply, send your resume, portfolio, and relevant work examples to grant@valamarketing.com.

Include your favorite game in your cover letter so we know you read this. You most posses the required experience, or something comparable, to be considered for this role. Applications will be reviewed by humans, and any AI generated cover letters or resumes will be tossed without review.

Thank you.