Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Designer

Client ID: Mattel

Location: 3+ month duration (Poss. ext.)

Duration: El Segundo, CA (hybrid, 4 days onsite)

Pay Rate: $38-$43/hr. On w2

Note Only Apply -US citizen ,Green Card and who are only eligible to work on w2

Job Description:

• Designer has the ability to work through design assignments with some guidance, but able to ideate quickly and work with the team to brainstorm and concept new and build off existing ideas. The design process includes conceptualization, trend research, consumer research, design presentations, product mockups in 2d or 3d, graphic design.
• The Designer stays abreast of competitive product and industry innovations.
• The contract Designer will, with direction from Lead Designers and Global Creative Director, develop assets and support graphic design needs for Mattel’s portfolio of brands.
• Designer will create brand-right assets for consumer products style guides, asset packs, product mockups, and general graphic design support for the franchise marketing team. Designer will work closely with peers on the team to ensure assets are useable and applicable to all consumer products categories globally.
• Must have a strong sense of graphic design for products ranging from apparel, sporting goods, stationary, backpacks, etc. Designer must be strong in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint – primary design format is vector-based.

Design within brands, themes, categories, and age ranges.

Deliver projects on time.

Work with Lead Designers and Global Creative Director to understand and fulfill creative briefs and tackle creative tasks. With direction, able to create one sheets, inspiration decks, graphics, and PowerPoint presentations.

Participate in the development phase of the style guide production.

Track current and emerging visual and consumer trends and able to curate for Mattel’s portfolio of brands and product categories.

Actively participate in team brainstorm sessions (as well as cross-functional sessions) for new asset ideas, product development and innovation.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 2 years professional experience in Graphic Design, preferably for apparel and other consumer products.

Skilled in Graphic Design, especially vector-based design.

Excellent in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint.

Must be very good with time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on multiple projects.

Strong communication skills to articulate all design ideas.

Licensing experience is preferred but not required.­

Requires strong knowledge of color theory, layout, composition, and typography.

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.

Drawing and sketching to communicate ideas is a plus!

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

Must submit a portfolio with application for consideration.

Team player working with a diverse group of talent.

Sense of urgency and efficiency.

Organized self-starter.

Professional maturity: ability to assimilate constructive criticism and execute accordingly

Positive attitude and flexibility

Thank you,

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