Job Abstract

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 
We are looking for an experienced mid-level Senior Designer – Games/Action Figures/Plush with a passion for branding and graphic design across all visual communication and marketing materials that support the brand strategy and business objectives including key art, retail social, digital, video production, and more. Highly conceptual, overflowing with ideas, hands-on design creation, and capable of leading and designing with internal and external partners.

Must demonstrate a proven track record in developing strategically driven ideas and creative assets, with a strong understanding of graphic design, typography, as well as a passion for what we do every day – helping to foster the imaginations of our future leaders, it’s all about the kids!

What Your Impact Will Be: 

· Strong understanding of design principles is required.

· Design and development of big ideas and designs that wow, are innovative, on-brand, on trend and can translate across marketing communications- including print, digital, video, and social media.

· Maintain ownership of work from concept through final delivery while appropriately communicating with supervisor to ensure alignment.

· Collaborate and partner with team of copywriters, producers, marketing partners and fellow designers in a positive and productive manner.

· Prioritize multiple projects at any given time and efficiently and effectively deliver on time.

· A passion for what’s happening in culture, knowledge, and fluency on social platforms.

· Excellent and persuasive presentation skills to gain buy-in from key stakeholders across the organization is required.

· Strong understanding of video production and social best practices and design principles is required.

· Take personal accountability and collaborate positively with team members including copywriters, producers, marketing partners, fellow designers, and with all our cross functional business partners.

· Maintain a self-motivated approach with a consistently positive attitude.

· Engage as a creative thinker, always seeking solutions.

What We’re Looking For: 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

· Versed and on-top of current trends (design, art, pop culture, design & typography, advertising, social media, digital, entertainment, etc.)

· Ability to see large picture while not losing focus of details.

· High level concepting, knowledge or interest in launching new brands and products.

· Strong experience and knowledge in demand creation video production, social/digital first asset creation, and brand guide development.

· Ability to effectively communicate design ideas and strategies.

· Ability to art direct for logos, branding, video, photography, and illustration.

· Knowledge of global youth-focused design and marketing trends.

· Eager to learn from others and inspire peers.

· Experience in developing brand campaigns that are youth and shopper targeted and that span across multiple touchpoints.

· Show ability to quickly grasp new concepts and be a fast learner.

· Effectively operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills Required

· 4-7 years minimum in Graphic Design or similar field

· Design Firm/Agency Experience as strongly preferred.

· Experience with large-scale, global brands strongly preferred.

· Branding, graphic design experience required.

· Digital and Social experience preferred.

· Excellent computer skills: Adobe Suite, and all relevant software tied to graphic design, and content creation.

Personal Attributes Required
EDUCATION REQUIRED BA/BS/BFA in Graphic Design and/or MA/MFA

· Relentless passion and enthusiasm for design, the work, finding solutions and always striving to make it better and more impactful.

· Entrepreneurial and innovative thinker who embraces change and taking on new challenges.

· Strong collaborator that takes personal accountability and love to work in a team environment.

· Self-motivated with a positive attitude, finding a way to yes.

· Ability to maintain strong partnerships.

· Creative, energetic, and tenacious.

· Strong design capabilities adaptable across mediums.

· Curious about current and upcoming trends.

· Strong collaborator that loves to work in a team environment.

· Embraces a hybrid workplace, works well both virtually as well as in person.

· Entrepreneurial spirit, open to challenges.

· Effective multi-tasker and team player.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $76,800.00 and $110,000.00.

**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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