Job Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. Its our heritage and its also our future. Because we dont just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heardwhen 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:

In-house agency seeks a Sr. Brand Designer for the Global Marketing Communications Team covering Barbie and Dolls brands. Must have stellar production, branding and design chops, digital experience, and exceptional Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign abilities. Highly skilled, detail oriented, and nimble capable of creating distribution production assets across multiple mediums including print, experiential, web, social, apps, and games.

Responsible for on-time delivery of global guides and high-res asset for all brands, across multiple media channels including print and digital, and high-quality production of layouts following editorial, design and brand specifications of each project.

Provides technical support, mentoring, training and guidance to Graphic Artists, creative and business partners. Monitors and maintains industry standards and reproducibility of digital imagery reducing printing and digital usage challenges. Continuously demonstrates understanding of and executes agreed upon technical standards and processes seeking continuous improvements and efficiencies.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Effectively translate the Barbie and Dolls brands signature style into successful, strategic, engaging advertising and design that is distributed globally

Take big concepts and ideas and translate across all mediums including advertising, print, broadcast, licensing, tool kit/guide creation, trade shows, galleries, merchandising, catalogs, interiors, retail and social

Design work that is on-brand, compelling and synergistic with the current campaign

Collaborate with team in a positive and productive manner including partnering with copywriters, producers, marketing partners and fellow designers to ensure best-in-class design, production, and delivery

Build relationships with global contacts and assist/advise them as needed

Oversee and maintain ownership of work from concept through to production

Work on multiple projects, at once with ease, prioritizing multiple critical deadlines

Meet scheduled deadlines with a fluctuating workload, manage individual time and projects, while maintaining high quality standards established by the organization.

Take direction and follow instructions, as well as to work independently with little or no direction.

Ability to shift priorities quickly to meet the needs of an often changing business.

Attention to detail and a dedication to being organized, as well as patience when work is interrupted or delayed.

Must have a proven work history that demonstrates reliability and an ability to multitask, in addition to a desire and demonstrated initiative to continually update current level of expertise.

Ability to train all skill levels on various graphic industry knowledge and possess strong communication and presentation skills.

What Were Looking For:

A portfolio demonstrating solid experience in graphic design and art direction

At least 5-8 years experience within a corporate or agency environment as an art director or designer

Experience shooting both print and broadcast

Computer proficiency; extensive knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Excellent decision making abilities

Experience presenting work internally and to clients

Strong interpersonal skills that encourage team cooperation

THE PERSONALITY:

Youre tenacious, filled with a sense of genuine fascination for concept and design

Youre a strong designer capable of translating the brand into any medium

You always want to improve the work

You laugh a lot

Youre self-motivated and nimble

Youre proactive and seek out rather than waiting for things to come to you

Youre multi-dimensional and always learning

You can prioritize work load and meet deadlines

Youre positive, solution-oriented and flexible

You inspire others with your overall love for creative

What Its Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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 company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of childrens and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

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 including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.