Our client, a global leader in media & entertainment is looking for a Graphic Designer to join their team in Los Angeles, California.
***This is a hybrid 6-month contract position with the opportunity to extend/convert. Candidates are expected to work onsite 4 days/week in Los Angeles***
What You Will Be Doing
- Be the Design expert in publishing and board game categories - execution, fabrications, materials, 2D design
- Manage and ensure brand excellence by making any necessary design revisions, infusing storytelling and providing property assets and toolkits
- Manage process flow and prioritize schedules
- Manage product approval meetings
- Manage approval functionalities on product approval system (Mediabox)
- Lead kick-off meetings/calls with licensees
- Develop effective presentations
- Prepare detailed recap notes from key meetings and share with Global team
- Provide input to Category/business counterparts on licensor selection to ensure excellent product execution and delivery
- Understand licensee design & manufacturing capabilities to guide effective design and development
- Design product solutions across entire Franchise and property roadmap for 2D with knowledge of 3D
- Prepare all necessary components for design presentations & product review meeting preparations
- Provide accurate design input and modifications (overlays) based on strong understanding of IP priorities, guidelines & assets through all stages of the product approval process
- Drive innovation by maintaining strong knowledge of publishing and board games retail landscape
- Engage in wider UP&E discussions on the company's vision and strategy
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic design
- 5+ years of experience within the licensing and manufacturing industry
- A portfolio showing strong 2D graphic design in publishing and/or board game design.
- Fully proficient with Photoshop & Illustrator.
- Ability to use InDesign, Keynote, Power Point, Word and Excel
- Exceptional design skills to conceptualize and develop product ideas from concept to final design, samples, production.
- Expert in graphic design including typography, layout, image selection and storytelling
- Solid understanding of the entertainment industry and Consumer Products business, including license-based consumer product approvals
- Knowledge of product manufacturing and process
- Knowledge and understanding of product category dynamics and strategies
You will be eligible to receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.