Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries
Lead Brand Designer
Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.Posting Title:
Lead Brand DesignerRequisition Number:
R230070Company:
Mattel Sales Corp.Location:
El Segundo, CaliforniaAddress:
333 Continental BlvdZip Code:
90245Job Category:
Design
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.The Team:The Integrated Marketing Communications team serves as the inhouse agency for Barbie, together forming a group of passionate, creative, innovative people who thrive on a challenge whether it's creating an actual Malibu Dreamhouse or launching a global campaign.
The Opportunity:The Barbie IMC Team is looking for an experienced mid-to-senior level Lead Art Director with a passion for video and photo production for social and TikTok, as well as brand leadership, art direction and styling across multiple touchpoints including retail, live events, and more.Highly driven to art direct and lead a variety of doll productions including creative concept development, pre-production planning, casting, styling, set direction, creative and storyboard development, on-set art direction for photo and video - both in-studio and on-location, post-production creative direction for editing, music, script and post copy, photography, graphics and creative asset deployment.Additionally, can create elevated, compelling, thoughtful storytelling that resonates on multiple social channels including Instagram and TikTok. Must demonstrate a proven track record in video production, developing strategically driven ideas and creative assets, with a strong understanding of social best practices.What Your Impact Will Be:On-set production and art direction, delivering best-in-class concepts, direction and assets from pre-production to post.Vision for video and photoshoots is a must. Ideate and oversee content from concept through final delivery.Work in tandem with our marketing team to grasp the campaign's vision and objectives, translating them into creative design solutions.Proven experience in creating social media content for Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.Understanding of e-commerce business challenges and how to address them through impactful, eye-catching design.Strong understanding of TikTok, social and video best practices and design principles.Lead the conceptualization and development of big ideas that are on-brand, on trend and can translate across multiple marketing communications.Prioritize multiple projects at any given time and efficiently deliver on time.Art Direct and lead creative resources inside and outside the company.Excellent and persuasive presentation skills to gain buy-in from key stakeholders across the organization.Collaborate and partner with team of social strategists, community managers, copywriters, producers, marketing partners, and fellow designers in a positive and productive manner.Maintain ownership of work from concept through final delivery while appropriately communicating with supervisor to ensure alignment.Must have a love of culture, fashion, and brand storytelling.
What We're Looking For:COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:On-set production experience, delivering best-in-class concepts, art direction and assets from pre-production to post.Strong Social and digital first experience required to create compelling, breakthrough assets.Excellent computer skills: Adobe Suite, and all relevant software tied to pitching, art directing, and content creation.Demonstrate ability to translate core brand priorities and tone through a variety marketing activations.Versed and on-top of current trends (art, pop culture, advertising, social media, digital, entertainment, etc.).Ability to see large picture without losing focus of details.Openness to learn from and courage to inspire and others.Ability to mentor and train IMC Barbie team members and junior/new stylists.EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS REQUIRED:7+ years minimum in Art Direction, Graphic Design or similar field.TikTok and Social experience required.Strong conceptual and ability to lead creative direction for video production experience required.Design Firm/Agency Experience as Art Director strongly preferred.EDUCATION REQUIRED:
BA/BS/BFA in Graphic Design and/or MA/MFA.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:Tenacious and full of creative energy!Relentless passion and enthusiasm for design, the work, finding solutions and always striving to make it better and more impactful.Entrepreneurial and innovative thinker who embraces change and taking on new challenges.Strong collaborator that takes personal accountability and love to work in a team environment.Effective in a dynamic fast-paced environment.Fast Learner.Self-motivated with a positive attitude, finding a way to yes.The annual base salary range for this position is between $94,400.00 and $130,000.00.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.How We Work:We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.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.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.Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day.
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Lead Brand DesignerRequisition Number:
R230070Company:
Mattel Sales Corp.Location:
El Segundo, CaliforniaAddress:
333 Continental BlvdZip Code:
90245Job Category:
Design
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.The Team:The Integrated Marketing Communications team serves as the inhouse agency for Barbie, together forming a group of passionate, creative, innovative people who thrive on a challenge whether it's creating an actual Malibu Dreamhouse or launching a global campaign.
The Opportunity:The Barbie IMC Team is looking for an experienced mid-to-senior level Lead Art Director with a passion for video and photo production for social and TikTok, as well as brand leadership, art direction and styling across multiple touchpoints including retail, live events, and more.Highly driven to art direct and lead a variety of doll productions including creative concept development, pre-production planning, casting, styling, set direction, creative and storyboard development, on-set art direction for photo and video - both in-studio and on-location, post-production creative direction for editing, music, script and post copy, photography, graphics and creative asset deployment.Additionally, can create elevated, compelling, thoughtful storytelling that resonates on multiple social channels including Instagram and TikTok. Must demonstrate a proven track record in video production, developing strategically driven ideas and creative assets, with a strong understanding of social best practices.What Your Impact Will Be:On-set production and art direction, delivering best-in-class concepts, direction and assets from pre-production to post.Vision for video and photoshoots is a must. Ideate and oversee content from concept through final delivery.Work in tandem with our marketing team to grasp the campaign's vision and objectives, translating them into creative design solutions.Proven experience in creating social media content for Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.Understanding of e-commerce business challenges and how to address them through impactful, eye-catching design.Strong understanding of TikTok, social and video best practices and design principles.Lead the conceptualization and development of big ideas that are on-brand, on trend and can translate across multiple marketing communications.Prioritize multiple projects at any given time and efficiently deliver on time.Art Direct and lead creative resources inside and outside the company.Excellent and persuasive presentation skills to gain buy-in from key stakeholders across the organization.Collaborate and partner with team of social strategists, community managers, copywriters, producers, marketing partners, and fellow designers in a positive and productive manner.Maintain ownership of work from concept through final delivery while appropriately communicating with supervisor to ensure alignment.Must have a love of culture, fashion, and brand storytelling.
What We're Looking For:COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:On-set production experience, delivering best-in-class concepts, art direction and assets from pre-production to post.Strong Social and digital first experience required to create compelling, breakthrough assets.Excellent computer skills: Adobe Suite, and all relevant software tied to pitching, art directing, and content creation.Demonstrate ability to translate core brand priorities and tone through a variety marketing activations.Versed and on-top of current trends (art, pop culture, advertising, social media, digital, entertainment, etc.).Ability to see large picture without losing focus of details.Openness to learn from and courage to inspire and others.Ability to mentor and train IMC Barbie team members and junior/new stylists.EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS REQUIRED:7+ years minimum in Art Direction, Graphic Design or similar field.TikTok and Social experience required.Strong conceptual and ability to lead creative direction for video production experience required.Design Firm/Agency Experience as Art Director strongly preferred.EDUCATION REQUIRED:
BA/BS/BFA in Graphic Design and/or MA/MFA.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:Tenacious and full of creative energy!Relentless passion and enthusiasm for design, the work, finding solutions and always striving to make it better and more impactful.Entrepreneurial and innovative thinker who embraces change and taking on new challenges.Strong collaborator that takes personal accountability and love to work in a team environment.Effective in a dynamic fast-paced environment.Fast Learner.Self-motivated with a positive attitude, finding a way to yes.The annual base salary range for this position is between $94,400.00 and $130,000.00.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.How We Work:We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.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.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.Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day.
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