Creative Design & QA Specialist

Spark Tek Inc

  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Creative Designer Responsibilities Interactive Ideation & Storyboarding: Brainstorm and conceptualize gamified user flows, mechanics (such as endless runners, color wheels, swiper units, or tap-to-reveal games), and interactive narratives tailored to brand campaigns. Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist Responsibilities Initial QA Execution : Execute first-round QA reviews, including running automated prompts, performing visual layout audits, and validating unit performance directly on mobile devices.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDallas, TX

    Description

    Job Description:
    Role: Creative Design & QA Specialist
    Location: Dallas, TX
    Duration: Fulltime


    Role Overview
    We are seeking a versatile Creative Design & QA Specialist to join our global creative team. This hybrid role is critical in ensuring the technical excellence and visual integrity of our interactive mobile ad units. You will be responsible for bridging the gap between initial design and final delivery by performing rigorous quality assurance while also contributing to the production and refinement of creative assets. The ideal candidate possesses a meticulous eye for detail, strong technical proficiency in design platforms, and a collaborative spirit.

    Key Responsibilities
    Creative Designer Responsibilities
    • Interactive Ideation & Storyboarding: Brainstorm and conceptualize gamified user flows, mechanics (such as endless runners, color wheels, swiper units, or tap-to-reveal games), and interactive narratives tailored to brand campaigns
    • Playable Ad Prototyping: Build functional, high-fidelity interactive prototypes and mockups utilizing Adobe Photoshop and After effect, and specialized internal playable development suites.
    • Asset Modification: Prepare and modify creative assets using Adobe Photoshop, including image replacement, copy updates, and exporting static PNGs for high-performance rendering.
    • Layout Optimization: Adjust and align UI elements for various screen ratios to prevent content from being cut off on different device types.
    • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with regional leads and account managers to implement specific edits based on client feedback and brand guidelines.
    Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist Responsibilities
    • Initial QA Execution: Execute first-round QA reviews, including running automated prompts, performing visual layout audits, and validating unit performance directly on mobile devices.
    • Platform-Specific Reviews: Review project files within internal tools to ensure all technical tracking and interaction requirements are met.
    • Orientation & Aspect Ratio Validation: Verify that all creative content functions seamlessly across portrait and landscape orientations and various aspect ratios.
    • Asset Consistency Checks: Ensure visual consistency of logo visibility, CTA button placement, and background layer alignment.
    • Constructive Feedback: Provide clear and actionable feedback to designers and regional leads to resolve identified bugs or layout discrepancies.
    • Technical Refinements: Identify and request necessary technical additions such as sound effects (SFX), background music (BGM), and UI components like tap blockers or interaction states.
    Requirements
    • Technical Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for asset preparation and Video editing software.
    • Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to identify misalignments, asset glitches, and interaction errors across complex responsive layouts.
    • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for delivering technical feedback and collaborating with international teams.
    • Multitasking Ability: Demonstrated capacity to manage overlapping QA and Design backlogs while maintaining high-quality output within target SLAs.
    • Collaborative Mindset: A proactive team player who can coordinate with regional leads and project managers to streamline workflows.
    Qualifications
    • Education: Holds a Graphic Design diploma, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, or is a graduate of the National Institute of Design (NID).
    • Experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a design or creative production environment
    • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills


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