Lead Graphic Designer - Matchbox Job at Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries in El Segun

Overview

Posting Title: Lead Graphic Designer - Matchbox

Requisition Number: R234588

Company: Mattel HQ, Inc.

Location: El Segundo, California

Address: 333 Continental Blvd

Zip Code: 90245

Job Category: Design

Pay Range: USD $94,000 and $133,000 Yearly

The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range; base pay will be determined based on 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.

The Opportunity

Mattel is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Lead Graphic Designer to join its Portfolio Wheels product design team. The group focuses on creating new product opportunities for die-cast vehicles, track sets, play sets, and large-scale vehicles across several vehicle brands. The designer will play a pivotal role in creating vehicle liveries, product graphics, and defining the design language and visual identity for the brand. The ideal candidate will have proven product or graphic design experience and the ability to work on challenging and fun products while ideating new concepts.

Your Impact

• Actively generate new graphics, illustrations, and concepts to enhance die-cast vehicles, track sets, play sets and accessories
• Communicate and present concepts to management and internal partners
• Manage and track a large number of die-cast products and deadlines
• Partner with Marketing, Development, Packaging, and Cost Engineering to ensure product integrity and objectives
• Daily communication with Mattel Asia Design and Development partners
• Manage and art direct outside vendors
• Champion the brand identity and keep internal and external partners on-brand

Qualifications

• 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
• Interest and knowledge of current auto and graphic trends
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other sketching/ideation programs
• Understanding of 3D CAD is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
• Knowledge of material and manufacturing processes for toy development
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while juggling several projects
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design excellence and problem solving
• Love of toys and vehicles is a plus
• Personal attributes: Creative, Positive, Self-Motivated, Passionate about design, Efficient, Proactive, Organized, Professional maturity

Our Approach and Benefits

We are a purpose-driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We value collaboration, innovation, and execution, and we empower our people to create and deliver impactful results.

Our flexible work model combines purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility to optimize performance and well-being.

Equal Opportunity and Legal Notices

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where 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 status, disability status, and other protected bases.

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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