Associate Graphic Designer – Brand Design

Company Description

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:

Our MEGA Brand Design team's mission is to create, develop and produce innovative visual communication strategies to promote and sell our products on different platforms, from packaging to marketing. With close collaboration between our internal and external experts, we aim to deliver creative visual strategies that will reinforce our brand and ensure the global success of our products.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

We are currently looking for an energetic and passionate Associate Graphic Designer. The ideal candidate will be creative, autonomous and able to juggle several projects at once. Reporting to the Associate Graphic Manager, this person will work in the Brand Design department in close collaboration with the product team, brand managers and several other project stakeholders.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Finalize and adapt to production original designs & ideas for various marketing media such as product packaging, visuals for e-commerce platforms, website elements and social networks, while respecting pre-established guidelines and strategies.
• Communicate design concepts clearly for approval.
• Work closely with development teams to understand project needs and objectives.
• Effectively manage deadlines and priorities, while maintaining a high level of excellence in the quality of work.
• Be able to adapt to new technologies, trends and developments in the field of graphic design.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• DEC in graphic design;
• 1 year experience in a similar position an asset;
• Proficiency in Adobe CC suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Acrobat, Adobe XD), Microsoft Office;
• Creativity and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to adapt to change;
• Possess a good understanding of the creative process and the ability to transform guidelines into compelling visual elements that resonate with the target audience;
• Have a strong interest in marketing, graphic design, toys and video games, and understand emerging trends;
• Time management and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and multi-task;
• Team spirit, high energy, excellent work ethic and the ability to work alone or as part of a team;
• Willingness and ability to develop, learn and grow;
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

Additional Information

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.

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 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, 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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