MGA Entertainment
Sr. Designer, Graphic LT
MGA Entertainment, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
CA EMPLOYEE PRIVACY RIGHTS: https://www.mgae.com/ca-employee-privacy-rights
MGA Entertainment is one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, and with offices globally, the company creates innovative, proprietary, and licensed consumer products and entertainment properties, including toys, games, dolls, apparel, consumer electronics, home décor, stationery, sporting goods, movies, and television series. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!™, Little Tikes®, Rainbow High™, Shadow High™, Bratz®, MGA’s Miniverse™, Fluffie Stuffiez™ , Na! Na! Na! Surprise™, Micro Games of America™, Baby born® Surprise and Zapf Creation®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgae.com or check us out at LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Key Result Areas
Time Utilization
1.
2.
Lead the design and execution of “trend-right” graphics against brand objectives and strategic plan/timeline.
Art directs photo shoots and leads the visual look for new sub brands
70%
20%
3.
Manage and lead all packaging timelines with key partners
10%
TOTAL TIME UTILIZATION
100%
Position Requirements
Education/Experience:
BA/BS or 2 years Technical College in a related field or 3-5 year related work experience or combination thereof.Skills/Knowledge/Ability:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionFluent in Illustrator, PhotoShop, Microsoft Excel, Word and PPTUnderstands all elements of design: illustration, page layout, color and typographyAble to design for print and package 3D production and lead in the creative processHigh level of interest in specific Toy packaging category preferredStrong organizational and project management skillsHighly detail-orientedSelf-starter, motivated and proactiveSolid Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skillsFriendly, people oriented team playerAble to manage and handle multiple tasks/assignmentsA sense of urgency and a strong efficient work ethicDisplays flexibility , a sense of humor and positive attitudeAble to clearly communicate and present vision/ideasAuthority
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Creative Director
Key Result Areas and Activities
Lead the design and execution of “trend-right” graphics against brand objectives and strategic plan/timeline.Lead the design for trade shows, retail shows, PR, etc. as requestedResponsible for medium to complex packaging, design and retail design projectsLead in the design of packaging within assigned categories; set and adhere to all necessary branding and creative guidelines necessary to ensure all quality, design and production standards are met.Ensure packaging and graphic designs reflect MGA quality and branding objectivesConceptualizes and executes presentation materialsDevelop cost effective packaging designs in partnership with structural engineer (s).Art directs photo shootsIdentify and collect all the necessary from cross-functional teams including: QA, PD, Marketing, Photo Studio and Editorial to successfully lead and execute the photo shoots on time.Mentoring entry level design staff.Manage all packaging timelines with key partnersManage Creative Package, Brand, Print, Retail, showroom and Design deliveries to meet or exceed revenue targets and growth objectives set.Communicate and liaise with internal creative resources, marketing and retail teams as well as cross line of business teams.Ensure all jobs obtain a creative brief, are approved and posted with the teams prior to creationEnsuring all deadlines are met as agreed upon.Perform and document retail store checks to review competitive set(s).
MGA Entertainment is one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, and with offices globally, the company creates innovative, proprietary, and licensed consumer products and entertainment properties, including toys, games, dolls, apparel, consumer electronics, home décor, stationery, sporting goods, movies, and television series. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!™, Little Tikes®, Rainbow High™, Shadow High™, Bratz®, MGA’s Miniverse™, Fluffie Stuffiez™ , Na! Na! Na! Surprise™, Micro Games of America™, Baby born® Surprise and Zapf Creation®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgae.com or check us out at LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Key Result Areas
Time Utilization
1.
2.
Lead the design and execution of “trend-right” graphics against brand objectives and strategic plan/timeline.
Art directs photo shoots and leads the visual look for new sub brands
70%
20%
3.
Manage and lead all packaging timelines with key partners
10%
TOTAL TIME UTILIZATION
100%
Position Requirements
Education/Experience:
BA/BS or 2 years Technical College in a related field or 3-5 year related work experience or combination thereof.Skills/Knowledge/Ability:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionFluent in Illustrator, PhotoShop, Microsoft Excel, Word and PPTUnderstands all elements of design: illustration, page layout, color and typographyAble to design for print and package 3D production and lead in the creative processHigh level of interest in specific Toy packaging category preferredStrong organizational and project management skillsHighly detail-orientedSelf-starter, motivated and proactiveSolid Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skillsFriendly, people oriented team playerAble to manage and handle multiple tasks/assignmentsA sense of urgency and a strong efficient work ethicDisplays flexibility , a sense of humor and positive attitudeAble to clearly communicate and present vision/ideasAuthority
:
Creative Director
Key Result Areas and Activities
Lead the design and execution of “trend-right” graphics against brand objectives and strategic plan/timeline.Lead the design for trade shows, retail shows, PR, etc. as requestedResponsible for medium to complex packaging, design and retail design projectsLead in the design of packaging within assigned categories; set and adhere to all necessary branding and creative guidelines necessary to ensure all quality, design and production standards are met.Ensure packaging and graphic designs reflect MGA quality and branding objectivesConceptualizes and executes presentation materialsDevelop cost effective packaging designs in partnership with structural engineer (s).Art directs photo shootsIdentify and collect all the necessary from cross-functional teams including: QA, PD, Marketing, Photo Studio and Editorial to successfully lead and execute the photo shoots on time.Mentoring entry level design staff.Manage all packaging timelines with key partnersManage Creative Package, Brand, Print, Retail, showroom and Design deliveries to meet or exceed revenue targets and growth objectives set.Communicate and liaise with internal creative resources, marketing and retail teams as well as cross line of business teams.Ensure all jobs obtain a creative brief, are approved and posted with the teams prior to creationEnsuring all deadlines are met as agreed upon.Perform and document retail store checks to review competitive set(s).