Designer, Consumer Products (Softlines)

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:

The Mattel Global Franchise Creative team focuses on creative direction and asset development for pitches, style guides, and informs licensing development around the world for Mattel brands.

The Opportunity: 

The Assistant Designer, Softlines works on Softlines Category Creative for Licensing and product development for Mattel and supports the Dolls CP/Franchise Creative team.

The role works within the Dolls CP/Franchise Creative team to pitch new business and drive product development/ programs. This includes Product development, mocking up necessary visuals, inspiring collections, and product, providing feedback and Softlines creative approvals. The role maintains communication with priority licensees and collaboration within the Dolls team, to ensure successful execution and visibility of the product line.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Provide creative support to priority licensees/programs
• Develop new graphics, mock-ups and artwork as needed to support all Dolls CP/Franchise Creative
• Shepherd Creative Product development and approvals across Softlines
• Partner with cross functional team members to ensure creative consistency
• Manage logistical aspects of projects, project tracking and sharing within the org

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years relevant experience in Licensing, Product or Toy design
• Brand Approvals experience including experience with Brand Comply or similar tools
• Creative design and product development background; Softlines experience needed
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Familiar with online Data Asset Management (DAM) systems
• Ability to work on multiple projects / brands simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, as well as presentation skills required
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Knowledge of the Consumer Products industry
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $73,600 and $92,000.
**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.

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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