Graphic Designer (Contract)

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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, entertain 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:

As a Graphic Designer at Mattel, you will play a key role in crafting interactive and entertaining experiences for some of our biggest brands. Your primary responsibilities will include designing and developing a variety of digital activities and games that not only align with our brand identity but also resonate with our users. This is an exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity and make a significant impact on the digital presence of Mattel's beloved franchises.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Content Creation:

• Conceptualize, design, and develop digital activities and games for Mattel's flagship brands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including graphic designers, marketers, publishing, and brand teams to bring your ideas to life.

Marketing Asset Creation:

• Work with the marketing team to create email assets, feature banners, and category icons that drive engagement.

Approval and Submission Management:

• Coordinate the approval process for content with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and legal requirements. Manage the submission process for content across different platforms (mobile and web) and ensure timely releases

Data Entry:

• Responsible for accurate and organized data entry related to content creation, approvals, and submissions.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelors or Associates degree in graphic design or related field

• Strong online design portfolio highlighting creative examples of web design

• Ability to perform in a rapid creative execution environment

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications; expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator

• Interactive design skills, including solid understanding of responsive design for multiple devices

• Execute innovative designs that align with cross-channel creative direction

• Collaborate with team on concept development

• Motivated self-starter to manage workload

• Follow process and manage up suggestions for improvements

• Professional team player with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate and concept ideas

• A positive attitude and a flexible demeanor that enriches the team dynamic

Preferred Skills:

Experience in the toy or entertainment industry is a plus.

Familiarity with child safety and privacy regulations related to digital content.

The base hourly rate for this position is between $35.00 and $40.00 per hour. **This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.

What It's Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at and Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.