Sr. Brand Designer (Vehicles

Company: Mattel
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

We're looking for people who are up for the challenge of honoring a severy-year legacy by making their own mark in new frontiers. If being part of a remarkable transformation energizes you, you're in the right place. We need pioneers, inventors, designers, and enterpreneurs of all kinds. Please turn off any pop up blockers before clicking apply now 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, entertain 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: HELLO, FROM THE VEHICLES BRAND CREATIVE TEAM! What kind of team is behind the leading brands in the toy vehicle category? Well, let me tell you. It's a team of passionate, strategic, creative, innovative, curious, dedicated and ride-or-die car geeks who love what they do. From Matchbox to Disney Pixar Cars, to the #1 selling vehicle toy in the world, Hot Wheels, we know how to inspire and engage car fans of all ages. Want to join us? The Opportunity:-- The Mattel Vehicles Brand Creative Team is looking for an experienced, senior level Designer with a passion for marketing communication and building brands through compelling ideas and design. A Dreamer and a Doer. Your innovative spirit, and creative prowess will contribute to drive the creative vision for the brands across all consumer touchpoints including Retail Merchandising, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Live Events, Content Creation, E-Commerce, Brand Style Guides and other branded communications. Got a passion for social media? We'll take it! Must demonstrate a proven track record in developing strategically driven ideas and executing creative assets, with a strong understanding of graphic design, typography and content production, as well as a passion for what we do every day - helping to foster the imaginations of our future leaders, it's all about the kids! What Your Impact Will Be:--

• Strong ability to conceive of and execute ideas that are on-brand and can translate across all areas of the business that challenge convention and norms.
• 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.
• Excellent and persuasive presentation skills as it is required to gain buy-in from key stakeholders across the organization.
• Prioritizing multiple projects at any given time.
• Attend project kick-offs and present work to client
• Prepare necessary work and projects to be presented at weekly creative reviews
• Oversee and maintain ownership of work from concept through final delivery. What We're Looking For:--
  • 5+ years minimum in Graphic Design or similar field
  • Design Firm/Agency Experience strongly preferred
  • Branding, graphic design experience preferred
  • Digital and Social experience preferred
  • Knowledge of the industry (Branding, Design, Digital, Social, Advertising)
  • Versed and on-top of current trends (design, advertising, automotive, social media, digital, entertainment, etc.)
  • Experience creating Social Media assets including concepting, development and strong understanding of the platform a big plus
  • Excellent computer skills: Adobe Suite, and all relevant software tied to graphic design, animation and content creation (a plus)
  • Tapped into global youth-oriented design, marketing campaigns and trends
  • Ability to see large picture while not losing focus of details
  • Openness to learn from other and courage to inspire others PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
    • Tenacious and full of creative energy!
    • 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 love to work in a team environment
    • Is self-motivated with a positive attitude
    • Creative thinker and solution seeker
    • Fast learner
    • Effective in a dynamic fast-paced environment
    • Loves vehicles of all types What It's Like to Work Here: We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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 company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
        
        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, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Mattel employees must enter their email to be eligible for referral benefits A workplace built around collaboration, innovation, and execution. 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, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
        
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