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 Team:
The Creative Studios based in East Aurora, NY is a full-service Photo and Video team that manages Content creation including photography, TVCs, digital videos, entertainment content, ecommerce assets, social media assets, web demos and localization, and corporate/PR videos.

The Opportunity:
Mattel is currently seeking an Electronic Imaging Technician in E. Aurora, NY. This role will be responsible for data asset management of photo and video assets as well as managing the storage and distribution of all assets created. This includes the processing of raw images, creating image composites, monitoring color values, overseeing color correction, and managing the upkeep of studio computers and monitors. This role is also charged with the development and implementation of quality control procedures for all digital image production as it relates to image quality, color and exposure accuracy and transfer to proper channels for use by end users. The Electronic Imaging Technician will work directly with the photo/video teams/ packaging designers and be responsible for ensuring that all assets are processed and ingested into MAX.

What Your Impact Will Be:

* Process, archive and upload photography images to packaging designers. Categorize by skus, sub categorize by session.
* Preliminary Product & Packaging Images for Planogram (Spr/Fall GHO); clip, layer, tag with MAX metadata, ingestion into MAX.
* Ingest and tag each asset with MAX required metadata for all video assets from VizLab, record asset ID numbers and notify requestor and eCommerce team. This includes web demos, localizations, closed captioning, and audio description files.
* Manage data on Studio COWs (iMac Capture workstations), isolate saved projects for 90 days in case of data loss.
* Packaging/Ecommerce Production Support: Execute final image requests from package (Pkg) designers (graphic turnover). Create final hi res PSD in Capture One, color correct, tag assets with MAX metadata, route to server for Asia Pkg team in Hong Kong (MOA) and China (MSC.)
* Process virtual imagery to final resolution and convert color space (ICC profile) from sRGB to Adobe 1998 RGB color space and gather into layer groups. Merge with other virtual images and/or human interest images.
* Tag and ingest each ecommerce photo asset with MAX required metadata for all Enhanced A+(above the fold) and Feature callouts(below the fold) and ecommerce web demos.
* QSR(Quote Sheet Readiness) for sales support after GHOs. Ingests product images into MAX; tag with required metadata from pkg team with supporting documentation for sales support.
* Product-In-Package (PIP) and Planogram (POG) final images: create clipping path and remove background with layer mask; tag each asset with MAX required metadata and ingest in MAX.
* Photo Retouching: Provide high quality retouching as needed, utilize Hong Kong vendor for clipping services.
* Assist photographers/videographers with lighting and shot set up as requested.

What Were Looking For:

* Bachelors Degree or equivalent years of experience
* 5+ years relevant experience in asset data management, understanding of lighting, image quality, composite imagery, color control and balance.
* Strong Technical skills and proficiency in Capture One, Adobe Creative Suite, DAM (Digital Asset Management)
* Intermediate to advanced retouching skills (proficient in retouching product, environmental, beauty, and conceptual images)

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.