Packaging Designer - El Segundo, United States - Mattel

Mattel

Verified Company

El Segundo, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Company Description 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.

The Team:

We are looking for a motivated, challenge seeking, innovative thinker to help support packaging for vehicle brands. Our products range from vehicles and track sets to innovation items.

We work with an equally passionate cross functional team that spans the globe with our international partners, making our design-led toy company one of the best in the industry.

Are you up for the challenge?

Job Description The Opportunity**:

What Your Impact Will Be:

The primary function of the Package Designer is to create brand statements through innovative package designs and digital assets
Design and develop packaging from concept to production
Create package concepts & brand statements that are relevant and trend forward
Assist other packaging designers with projects and design communication as necessary
Work with design manager to further develop designs and execute strategy
Effectively communicate product strategy and features through package design/copy
Partner with Ecomm, Marketing and Brand teams to help create assets for an omnichannel approach to brand engagement
Work with copywriters & engineers to create cohesive packaging/brand statements
Partner with product design & marketing counterparts to ensure package delivers on strategy
Art direct photo shoots (product and/or talent)
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 with Asia counterparts to ensure quality and integrity of package design is maintained through production, and onto shelf.

Qualifications What We're Looking For**:

3+ years design experience and a Degree in Design or Arts (and/or) Graphic Design Experience within packaging discipline
Passion for design creative thinker that strives for innovation
Indepth knowledge of Photoshop & Illustrator and the entire Adobe Suite
Basic 3D software knowledge (Adobe Dimension preferred)
Ability to see the big picture while not losing focus of details
Team player (ability to work 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.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects with different delivery dates simultaneously, in order to meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to articulate design and vision
Passion and desire to work on legacy brands that remain relevant as well as licensed brands that break boundaries year after year

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

Additional Information

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:

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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.
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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.
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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