netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.) is hiring: Graphic Designer in El S
netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.), El Segundo, CA, United States, 90245
Job Title: Graphic Designer (Consumer Products)
Client: Mattel-3716
Duration: 4–5-month initial contract (through 6-29-25)
Location: El Segundo, CA (hybrid)
Pay Rate: $40- $44. w2
Job Description:
Must Have:
- Designer, Consumer Products
- Style Guides or Mood boards for consumer products and softlines (clothing)
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 Designer works on Hardlines and Softlines Category Creative for Licensing and product development for Mattel and supports the Dolls CP/Franchise Creative team. This role works within the Dolls CP/Franchise Creative team, specifically on the American Girl brand to pitch new business and drive product development/programs. This includes product development, mocking up necessary visuals, inspiring collections, and providing feedback and 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 American Girl CP/Franchise Creative
- Shepherd Creative Product development and approvals across all categories
- Partner with cross-functional team members to ensure creative consistency
- Manage logistical aspects of projects, project tracking, and sharing within the organization
What We’re Looking For:
- 2+ years relevant experience in Licensing or Product 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 communication 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.