Moose Toys
About Us
Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades.
Our Culture At Moose we are playful with a purpose. Fun is at the heart of everything we do, but we’re also very serious about the important stuff: our people, our values, and the planet:
We're officially a Great Place to Work!
We're a family.
We dream big.
We love diversity.
We're always learning.
We prioritise well‑being.
We give back in a big way.
We’re serious about sustainability.
We bring the fun!
Visit our website or our LinkedIn Life page for more information on our amazing brands and people.
Position Title Graphic Designer – Games
Classification Exempt
Position Status Full Time
Reports To Senior Vice President, Games
Direct Reports None
Role Objectives Responsible for the completion of high-quality designs for packaging, marketing communication, and product development for the Games division. The Graphic Designer – Games will also direct freelancers to generate point design materials while also providing hands on graphic design skills wherever necessary. The role focuses on designing game components, instructions manual Projects range from sketching concepts, to finished packaging, to creating showroom assets and trade show materials, to marketing kits and more.
Qualifications
3+ years’ experience in a graphic design role.
Bachelor of Arts preferred.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
Experience with print production standards and pre‑press preparation.
Ability to adapt to different art styles and game themes.
Portfolio showcasing board game or similar design work.
Familiarity with tabletop gaming industry preferred.
Experience with illustration and 3D rendering preferred.
Responsibilities
Work with SVP of Games and Director of Design to provide design solutions to the highest possible standards within the development, marketing, and branding strategy of Moose product;
Design layouts for cards, boards, tokens, instructions, and packaging.
Develop iconography and UI elements for gameplay clarity.
Illustration skills are a plus, and an ability to provide quick sketches to brainstorm/test out ideas;
Work with Designers (internal and external) to develop logos and branding for new product;
Work through the entire design process: from concept to pre‑press and present final layouts for approval;
Discuss with designers to determine objectives, cost of product, background information, brand styles and copywriting to be used for product;
Support photo shoots as needed.
Conduct photo shoots and be proficient in the use of a digital camera;
Oversee fabrication of packaging, playtest article, and sales mock‑ups whilst ensuring the mock‑ups maintain a high level of quality;
Ensure the Moose direction and style is reflected in both new artwork and redevelopment or extensions of existing brands;
Conduct design presentations to internal staff as required;
Develop and design promotional material for trade shows and any other exhibitions or showings;
Keeping up and understanding market trends to develop appropriate branding to both product and packaging;
Interpret and utilize licensed style guides and apply licensed branding to product and packaging;
Work with and direct Finished Artists for the area of packaging and production art to achieve roll out of brands.
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Core Values
We’re a family (We demonstrate kindness as part of the Moose family – treating others the way we want to be treated. We’re all about welcoming your wacky, weird, and wonderful self at work!)
Moosies pride themselves on taking personal responsibility for their actions and outcomes, always acting ethically, professionally, sustainably, and with a smile.
We know there is no ‘I’ in TEAM and are committed to hitting team goals way out of the park.
We’ve got each other’s backs – we support each other with no politics or personal agendas.
All Moosies use play to stimulate thinking and innovation – applying learnings across all initiatives.
We think outside the toy box to keep things super FUN.
We consistently give 100% to put the punch in our products and services.
We keep our energy up so there’s a great buzz around the place all the time – helping to foster great ideas and ensuring strong productivity.
We’re prepared to share the kooky and the creative in brainstorming sessions, to bring the best Moose to market.
Moosies put heart and soul into innovating and delivering the best toys ever.
We elicit infectious enthusiasm, are non‑judgemental, value diversity of thinking and the benefits this brings, and are open to all WOW ideas.
We keep on trend and across new technologies and sustainable approaches so we can bring this knowledge to the playroom.
Work Hours 8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 3:00pm, Friday 30‑minute unpaid lunch break each day. Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time‑zones. Hybrid working arrangement: Tues‑Thurs in El Segundo office
Salary Band USD $75,000-$80,000
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items
Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
Light to moderate lifting is required
Frequently communicates with other employees and third‑parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information.
Regular, predictable attendance is required
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Work Environment
Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)
Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Our Culture At Moose we are playful with a purpose. Fun is at the heart of everything we do, but we’re also very serious about the important stuff: our people, our values, and the planet:
We're officially a Great Place to Work!
We're a family.
We dream big.
We love diversity.
We're always learning.
We prioritise well‑being.
We give back in a big way.
We’re serious about sustainability.
We bring the fun!
Visit our website or our LinkedIn Life page for more information on our amazing brands and people.
Position Title Graphic Designer – Games
Classification Exempt
Position Status Full Time
Reports To Senior Vice President, Games
Direct Reports None
Role Objectives Responsible for the completion of high-quality designs for packaging, marketing communication, and product development for the Games division. The Graphic Designer – Games will also direct freelancers to generate point design materials while also providing hands on graphic design skills wherever necessary. The role focuses on designing game components, instructions manual Projects range from sketching concepts, to finished packaging, to creating showroom assets and trade show materials, to marketing kits and more.
Qualifications
3+ years’ experience in a graphic design role.
Bachelor of Arts preferred.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
Experience with print production standards and pre‑press preparation.
Ability to adapt to different art styles and game themes.
Portfolio showcasing board game or similar design work.
Familiarity with tabletop gaming industry preferred.
Experience with illustration and 3D rendering preferred.
Responsibilities
Work with SVP of Games and Director of Design to provide design solutions to the highest possible standards within the development, marketing, and branding strategy of Moose product;
Design layouts for cards, boards, tokens, instructions, and packaging.
Develop iconography and UI elements for gameplay clarity.
Illustration skills are a plus, and an ability to provide quick sketches to brainstorm/test out ideas;
Work with Designers (internal and external) to develop logos and branding for new product;
Work through the entire design process: from concept to pre‑press and present final layouts for approval;
Discuss with designers to determine objectives, cost of product, background information, brand styles and copywriting to be used for product;
Support photo shoots as needed.
Conduct photo shoots and be proficient in the use of a digital camera;
Oversee fabrication of packaging, playtest article, and sales mock‑ups whilst ensuring the mock‑ups maintain a high level of quality;
Ensure the Moose direction and style is reflected in both new artwork and redevelopment or extensions of existing brands;
Conduct design presentations to internal staff as required;
Develop and design promotional material for trade shows and any other exhibitions or showings;
Keeping up and understanding market trends to develop appropriate branding to both product and packaging;
Interpret and utilize licensed style guides and apply licensed branding to product and packaging;
Work with and direct Finished Artists for the area of packaging and production art to achieve roll out of brands.
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Core Values
We’re a family (We demonstrate kindness as part of the Moose family – treating others the way we want to be treated. We’re all about welcoming your wacky, weird, and wonderful self at work!)
Moosies pride themselves on taking personal responsibility for their actions and outcomes, always acting ethically, professionally, sustainably, and with a smile.
We know there is no ‘I’ in TEAM and are committed to hitting team goals way out of the park.
We’ve got each other’s backs – we support each other with no politics or personal agendas.
All Moosies use play to stimulate thinking and innovation – applying learnings across all initiatives.
We think outside the toy box to keep things super FUN.
We consistently give 100% to put the punch in our products and services.
We keep our energy up so there’s a great buzz around the place all the time – helping to foster great ideas and ensuring strong productivity.
We’re prepared to share the kooky and the creative in brainstorming sessions, to bring the best Moose to market.
Moosies put heart and soul into innovating and delivering the best toys ever.
We elicit infectious enthusiasm, are non‑judgemental, value diversity of thinking and the benefits this brings, and are open to all WOW ideas.
We keep on trend and across new technologies and sustainable approaches so we can bring this knowledge to the playroom.
Work Hours 8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 3:00pm, Friday 30‑minute unpaid lunch break each day. Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time‑zones. Hybrid working arrangement: Tues‑Thurs in El Segundo office
Salary Band USD $75,000-$80,000
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items
Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
Light to moderate lifting is required
Frequently communicates with other employees and third‑parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information.
Regular, predictable attendance is required
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Work Environment
Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)
Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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