Lead Graphic Designer - Matchbox Job at Mattel, Inc. in El Segundo
Mattel, Inc., El Segundo, CA, United States, 90245
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Base pay range
$94,000.00/yr - $133,000.00/yr
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:
Mattel is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Lead Graphic Designer to join its Portfolio Wheels product design team. The group is focused on creating new product opportunities for die-cast vehicles, track sets, play sets, and large-scale vehicles across several vehicle brands. This designer will play a pivotal role in creating vehicle liveries, product graphics, and defining the design language and visual identity for our brand. The ideal candidate will possess proven product or graphic design experience showing the ability to work on challenging and fun products as well as ideating new concepts.
What Your Impact Will Be
- Actively generate new graphics, illustrations, and concepts to enhance die-cast vehicles, track sets, play sets and accessories
- Successfully communicate and present concepts to management and internal partners
- Manage and keep track of a large number of die-cast products and deadlines
- Partner with Marketing, Development, Packaging, and Cost Engineering to ensure product integrity and product objectives.
- Daily communication with our Mattel Asia Design and Development partners.
- Manage and art direct outside vendors
- Champion the brand identity- keep internal and external partners on-brand
- 6+ years of graphic or product design experience
- Toy/ Graphic/ Transportation Design degree or related product design experience/education.
- Experience with product graphics, vehicles, play set designs.
- Ideal candidate will exhibit interest and knowledge of the current auto and graphic trends.
- Must be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other sketching/ideation programs.
- Understanding of 3D CAD a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency.
- Knowledge of material and manufacturing process for toy development.
- Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment while juggling several projects at once.
- Portfolio demonstrating strong design excellence and superior problem solving.
- A love of toys, vehicles is a plus!
- Personal Attributes Required Creative, Positive, Self-Motivated, Passionate about design, Efficient, Proactive, Organized, Professional Maturity.
- The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay 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.
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.
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 at https //jobs.mattel.com/ and www.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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