Senior Packaging Designer

The Opportunity: 
The Global Packaging and Omnichannel Creative team is a group of passionate and inspired designers with the goal of creating outstanding packaging and creative assets for the best toys on earth! Mattel package designers focus on creating visual assets for products throughout categories like Dolls Vehicles Action Figures Games and more. In this role you will research trends ideate multiple concepts and partner on strategy guidelines with marketing and brand partners.  The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset and problemsolving mentality pushing the boundaries on creative projects.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Create relevant and trend forward brand statements through innovative package designs and digital assets.
• Gather and interpret market trends to formulate mood boards and design intent.
• Partner with Ecomm Marketing and Brand teams to create assets for an omnichannel approach to brand engagement from concept to production.
• Work with copywriters & engineers to create cohesive packaging/brand statements.
• Partner with product design & marketing counterparts to ensure package delivers on strategy.
• Art direct inhouse & outside resources such as illustrators photo retouchers and Asia counterparts to develop elements of package and Ecomm.
• 3D render and/or physically comp packages for presentations (Adobe Dimension preferred).
• Communicate and partner with Asia counterparts to ensure quality and integrity of package design is maintained through production and onto shelf.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• 4 years design experience and a Degree in Design or Arts/Graphic Design Experience within the packaging discipline
• Passion for design and creative thinking that strives for innovation and break frame solutions
• Indepth knowledge of Photoshop & Illustrator (and the entire Adobe Suite)
• Basic 3D software knowledge (Adobe Dimension preferred). Proficiency in 3D software is a plus
• Ability to lead the creation of Style Guides and visual architecture for a brand
• Team player (Can work well with immediate team members and cross functional partners)
• Ability to accept and give creative direction
• Up to date on current trends (graphics advertising fashion technology entertainment social etc.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines
• Experience in the methods and process of print manufacturing
• Passion and desire to work on legacy brands that remain relevant as well as new or licensed brands that break boundaries year after year.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $76800.00 and $110000.00.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidates work 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.

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations 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 performancedriven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing bestinclass 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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth optimism and wellbeing where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful inperson collaboration with flexibility our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels FisherPrice American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold 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 generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattels awardwinning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

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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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