MGA Entertainment
Sr. Designer, Graphic LT Job at MGA Entertainment in Los Angeles
MGA Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90079
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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
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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
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20%
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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 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 Strong 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 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 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 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).