Designer/ Graphic Designer - Publishing

Job Description

The Opportunity :

Mattel, Inc. is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Designer to join its publishing group, reporting to Senior Designer.

The team focuses on creating high-quality books and other publishing assets for brands including Barbie, Barney, Fisher-Price, Hot Wheels, Little People, Masters of the Universe, Monster High, Polly Pocket, Thomas and Friends, and more.

The ideal candidate will be extremely creative and possess the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

What Your Impact Will Be :

• Manage and independently design a list of 30+ original and tie-in titles per year (may include board books, 8x8s, readers, activity books, workbooks, chapter books, middle grade, YA, novelty) plus the creation of assets to support licensees including art pools.
• Responsible for all stages of book design from sourcing and hiring artists / freelance designers to providing art direction, routing and making changes to layouts, creating title and series logo designs, and releasing final files to printer.
• Collaborate with Editorial, Production, and Operations as needed to meet deadlines and ensure high quality.
• Ensure all materials have been routed to any necessary internal and external partners for approval at key milestones and make any appropriate changes.
• Review creative development from licensees on a case-by-case basis.
• Identify new illustrator and format opportunities for vertical and licensee publishing lists.
• Represent the publishing team at internal cross-category brand meetings and speak to the publishing team’s needs and strategy as needed.
• Present asset development plans to global partners as well as covers at internal review meetings.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For :

• 3+ years experience in children’s publishing, preferably licensed publishing.
• A thorough understanding of the entire publishing process and of the children’s book market.
• A strong portfolio of print work and outstanding book cover designs.
• Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Familiarity with Teams, Smartsheets, and Workfront is a plus.
• Experienced in prepress, particularly the 4-color printing process, and PDF workflow.
• A creative and detailed-oriented person with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision with a wide degree of creativity and independent thinking.
• Ability to multitask, adjust quickly, organize, and re-prioritize.
• Ability to give and take creative direction and embrace change.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work calmly and maintain high standards in a fast-paced work environment and approach projects with flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Optimistic attitude and love of toys appreciated.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $52,400.00-$92,000.00.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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 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.

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 in-person 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, 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 more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

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, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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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