Sr Brand Designer, Brand Creative Games

The Opportunity: 
The Games Brand Creative team is seeking a highly skilled Senior Brand Designer to support some of the most iconic games in the world including UNO Pictionary Magic 8 Ball Phase 10 and more!

This role is ideal for a strong conceptual and executional designer with deep experience in key art development brand systems and graphic design. The Senior Brand Designer will play a critical role in building compelling visual storytelling across global campaigns and consumer touchpoints while helping define and maintain brand guidelines.

This is a hands-on design role requiring a high level of craft strong typography and composition skills and the ability to art direct external vendors and agency partners to ensure excellence and brand consistency.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop key art systems for global campaigns product launches and franchise initiatives.
• Translate brand strategy into compelling consumer-centric visual solutions across retail digital social packaging and experiential.
• Develop evolve and enforce brand guidelines and visual identity systems.
• Ensure cohesive and consistent visual execution across all consumer touchpoints.
• Prepare production-ready files and oversee asset development to ensure quality accuracy and adherence to brand standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing Packaging Product Design Content and Global teams to set brand guidelines and bring campaigns to life.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high creative standards and meeting timelines.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

Experience & Education

• 5-7 years of experience in graphic design or brand design (agency or in-house)
• Demonstrated experience working on consumer brands entertainment or lifestyle categories preferred
• Bachelors degree in Design Graphic Design Advertising or related field (BFA preferred)
• This role is an opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized brand elevate visual storytelling and create compelling creative that connects with kids collectors and fans worldwide. If you are passionate about design excellence and excited to help shape the future of Mattel Games wed love to meet you.

Technical Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications- Word Excel PowerPoint and other presentation building tools.
• Experience in print and digital design; social or experiential experience a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT Adobe Firefly) to support creative development.
• Experience with motion and presentation tools (After Effects Figma Keynote or similar) a plus
• Strong understanding of print production and digital asset specifications

Skills & Experience

• Strong conceptual thinker with the ability to translate insights into powerful visual storytelling.
• Exceptional graphic design skills with expertise in typography layout color theory and composition.
• Proven experience developing key art and campaign visual systems for consumer brands.
• Experience building and maintaining comprehensive brand guidelines.
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for craft and consistency.
• Thrives in a fast-paced matrixed organization.

Core Capabilities

• Key art development
• Brand identity systems and guideline creation
• High-volume graphic design execution
• Production and asset development across print and digital
• Integrated campaign support (retail digital social experiential)
• Cross-functional collaboration

This role is an opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized brand elevate visual storytelling and create compelling creative that connects with kids collectors and fans worldwide. If you are passionate about design excellence and excited to help shape the future of Mattel Games wed love to meet you.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range however base pay 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. Join Mattels Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company our employees and our culture. Also interested in signing up for job alerts Do so here!

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 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 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 Fisher-Price 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 award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time