Sr. Designer/Art Director, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Creative

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.

It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play.

Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard when 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.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.The Opportunity : Mattel’s in-house Integrated Marketing Communications team is looking for a seasoned Senior Designer / Art Director to work on the Mattel Masterbrand and Shopper / Mattel Creations DTC platform.

Candidate must have a passion for big ideas, branding and graphic design across various visual communication and marketing materials that support the brand strategy and business objectives including key art, retail, social, digital, video production, and more.

Highly conceptual, overflowing with ideas, hands-on design creation, and capable of leading and designing with internal and external partners.

What Your Impact Will Be : Strong ability to conceive of and execute big ideas that are on-brand and can translate across all areas of the business that challenge convention and norms.

Work that can translate across marketing communications - including print, digital, ecommerce, video, and social media.Effectively translate brand positioning and visual identities into successful, compelling campaigns, assets and activations that are relevant and engaging for global and local use.

Responsible for on-time delivery of global guides and high-res assets, across multiple media channels for print and digital use, and high-quality production of layouts following editorial, design and brand specifications of each project.

Oversee and provide creative direction for lifestyle and product photography shoots to be used in marketing materials.Prioritizing multiple projects at any given time and efficiently deliver on time.

Collaborate with team in a positive and productive manner including partnering with copywriters, producers, marketing partners and fellow designers.

Maintain a self-motivated approach with a consistently positive attitude.Maintain ownership of work from concept through final delivery while appropriately communicating with supervisor to ensure alignment.

What We’re Looking For : Versed and on-top of current trends (design, art, pop culture, typography, advertising, social media, digital, entertainment, etc.

Strong experience and knowledge in branding and design, ecommerce / retail, social / digital first asset creation, and brand guide development.

Excellent computer skills Adobe Suite, and all relevant software tied to graphic design, animation and content creation (a plus)Ability to see large picture while not losing focus of details.

High level concepting, knowledge or interest in launching new brands and products.Ability to effectively communicate design ideas and strategies.

Ability to art direct for logos, branding, video, photography, and illustration.Eager to learn from others and inspire peers.

Experience in developing brand campaigns that are shopper targeted and that span across multiple touchpoints.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills Required : 5-7 years minimum in Graphic Design or similar fieldDesign Firm / Agency Experience as strongly preferred.

Experience with large-scale, global brands strongly preferred.Branding, graphic design experience required.Digital and Social experience preferred.

Excellent computer skills Adobe Suite, and all relevant software tied to graphic design, and content creation.

Personal Attributes Required : Tenacious and full of creative superpowers!Relentless passion and enthusiasm for the work, always striving to make it better and more impactful.

Strong design capabilities that you can translate across any medium.Knowledgeable and curious about current / upcoming trends.

Entrepreneurial and innovative thinker who embraces change and taking on new challenges.Ability to perform well and multi-task.

Strong collaborator that takes personal accountability and loves to work in a team environment.Is self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Creative thinker and solution seeker.Entrepreneurial spirit, open to challenges.Effective multi-tasker and team player.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $76,800.00 and $110,000.00.

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.

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.

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