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 Team:
The Mattel Global Franchise Creative team develops style guides, manages global licensed product development, creative marketing communications and supports other franchise lines of business for Mattel brands.
The Opportunity:
The Global Product Development Designer supports creative approvals for Digital Gaming at Mattel and works on product development for Location Based Entertainment Merchandise. This role supports the Global Franchise Creative Manager for franchise lines of business and marketing creative. This position communicates directly with Digital Gaming, Location Based Entertainment, Brand teams and Franchise Creative Operations and Leadership.
This opportunity is a great fit for anyone who has a passion for video game design and ideally has worked with well-known brands. Ability to manage multiple projects is a must.
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Digital Gaming creative direction, feedback and approvals
- Understanding of digital gaming creative assets and environments and able to provide feedback in alignment with brand guidelines
- Understanding of Illustration and character art development and able to provide feedback or draw-overs on character art
- Staying on top of game industry trends and the competitive landscape to help continually evolve our thinking
- Graphic design in alignment with brand creative and style guides
- Design of creative assets and product for Location Based Entertainment Merchandise
- Creative briefs, direction and feedback for external partners and creative agencies
- Immersion in Mattel brands, brand guidelines and style guides
What We're Looking For:
- BS/BA/BFA degree in design or relevant experience or
- 3-5 years relevant experience in gaming, licensing, graphic design or brand creative
- Illustration background a plus
- Digital Gaming background a plus
- Background in graphic design
- Brand approvals experience including experience with Asana, Brand Comply or similar tools
- Advanced skills in Power Point and Excel, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,Illustrator, InDesign)
- Ability to work on multiple projects / brands simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, as well as presentation skills required
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
- Passion for digital games
- Knowledge of the consumer products industry (branding, design, advertising)
The annual base salary range for this position is between $52,400.00 - $92,000.00.
**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.Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
Don't meet every single requirement?At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. 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 collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel's award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us athttps://jobs.mattel.com/andwww.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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