Senior Packaging Designer - Games Job at Mattel, Inc. in El Segun...
Mattel, Inc. - El Segundo, CA, United States, 90245
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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. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
The Opportunity:
Do you UNO? Join our team as a Senior Designer specializing in Games and Collectible Card Packaging, where you'll help captivating the unique gameplay experiences and bring innovative visual communication to life for premium games and trading card collectibles. We’re seeking a passionate, detail-oriented designer who combines a love for game design with technical expertise in print and packaging. Your work will directly enhance player engagement, consumer retail experience, creating collectible and display-worthy packaging for Games premium portfolio that resonates with fans and collectors alike.
What Your Impact Will Be
- Design and execute packaging solution for collectible card games, premium trading cards, and other game-focused products, championing the user experience and collector appeal.
- Some knowledge of print production and working experience with global team.
- Able to manage the development of complex, print-ready files; maintain organized, sharable files to support cross-functional collaboration and efficient design updates.
- Collaborate with licensors to integrate third-party IP style guides, ensuring brand alignment and unique storytelling through packaging.
- Guide photo retouching, digital manipulation, and art direction with illustrators to elevate visual impact and build excitement for each game.
- Engage in game design discussions, leveraging your industry insight to enhance packaging relevance for gameplay and collectible value.
- 6+ years in packaging design, ideally with some focuses on games, trading cards, or collectibles.
- Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite especially in photoshop and illustrator.
- High aesthetic in typography, color management, composition, and visual communication.
- Knowledge in special printing techniques like foil stamping, specialty substrates, and materials to elevate the look and feel of collectible game packaging.
- Passion for the games industry, with a specific interest in collectible cards and game-based storytelling.
- Strong project management and leadership skills, with a team-oriented approach to collaborative work across different functions.
- Ability to manage and execute high complexity print file with strong file organization.
- Background in game design and an understanding of player engagement through packaging design.
- Experience art-directing illustrators, with a talent for translating game themes into visually compelling assets.
- Able to utilize AI tool for concept and ideation.
- Love UNO!
- This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
How We Work
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors
- We collaborate Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
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. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https //jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers .
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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