MGA Entertainment is hiring: Sr. Designer, Graphic LT in Los Angeles

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

1. Lead the design and execution of “trend-right” graphics against brand objectives and strategic plan/timeline.
2. Art directs photo shoots and leads the visual look for new sub brands.
3. Manage and lead all packaging timelines with key partners.

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 supervision.
• Fluent in Illustrator, PhotoShop, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PPT.
• Understands all elements of design: illustration, page layout, color, and typography.
• Able to design for print and package 3D production and lead in the creative process.
• High level of interest in specific Toy packaging category preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Self-starter, motivated, and proactive.
• Solid written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Friendly, people-oriented team player.
• Able to manage and handle multiple tasks/assignments.
• A sense of urgency and a strong efficient work ethic.
• Displays flexibility, a sense of humor, and a positive attitude.
• Able to clearly communicate and present vision/ideas.

Authority: 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 requested.
• Responsible for medium to complex packaging, design, and retail design projects.
• Lead 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 objectives.
• Conceptualizes and executes presentation materials.
• Develop cost-effective packaging designs in partnership with structural engineer(s).
• Art directs photo shoots.
• Identify and collect all the necessary information from cross-functional teams including: QA, PD, Marketing, Photo Studio, and Editorial to successfully lead and execute the photo shoots on time.
• Manage all packaging timelines with key partners.
• Manage 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 creation.
• Ensuring all deadlines are met as agreed upon.
• Perform and document retail store checks to review competitive set(s).