Junior Digital Designer (Contractor)

Job Description:

Rakuten Group, Inc. is the largest e-commerce company in Japan and the third-largest e-commerce marketplace company worldwide, with over 1.5 billion registered users. The Rakuten brand is recognized for its leadership and innovation, providing a variety of consumer and business-focused services including e-commerce, e-reading, travel, banking, and more.

Rakuten Viki, part of Rakuten USA, is the premier global entertainment streaming site where millions discover and consume primetime shows and movies subtitled in over 200 languages. Viki’s Creative Team is responsible for all aspects of Rakuten Viki’s creative marketing production, ensuring the perfect development and execution of top-notch campaigns.

Position: Junior Digital Designer (Contractor)

As a Junior Digital Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping our brand's visual identity across various digital platforms. This entry-level position is ideal for a creative individual with 0-1 years of experience, possessing a blend of static and video design skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop eye-catching thumbnails of Viki’s video content for the platform and marketing channels.
2. Implement engaging social video edits to enhance user engagement, aligning with the brand identity.
3. Create captivating title treatments for new shows, ensuring visually appealing brand representation.
4. Design key art banners and screenshots for partner platforms.
5. Contribute to monthly Soompi banners with innovative designs reflecting the latest trends.
6. Adapt designs based on provided key designs for static ads and social media posts.
7. Utilize the content management system (CMS) tool to clip and edit videos.
8. Collaborate with the Content Ops team to extract impactful snippets while maintaining video quality.
9. Adhere to brand guidelines for a cohesive visual identity across all materials.
10. Regularly report progress and contribute to team discussions.

1. Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, or related field.
2. Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro.
3. Basic understanding of video editing and animation.
4. Strong creative and conceptual thinking with attention to detail.
5. Self-starter with excellent time-management skills.
6. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

1. A strong portfolio showcasing both static and video design projects.
2. Ability to adapt to various design styles and preferences.
3. Knowledge of current design trends and eagerness to stay updated.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.
5. Passion for the Asian entertainment industry and awareness of cultural sensitivities.
6. Demonstrated excellence in receiving and giving feedback.
7. Willingness to work flexible hours for meetings with international teams.
8. Knowledge of Asana, Miro, and CMS tools is a plus.
9. Proficiency in Portuguese, Korean, or Spanish is a plus.

1. Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success.
2. Passionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work.
3. Hypothesize - Practice - Validate - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory.
4. Maximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction is seeing customers smile.
5. Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time and set clear goals.