Mattel, Inc.

Packaging Art Director/Designer

Description
Mattel is the worlds biggest toy company, with legendary toy brands like Hot Wheels, Matchbox and Tyco R/C. We are currently seeking an experienced rock-star art director/designer to join our Wheels packaging group. This position primarily involves art directing and designing toy packaging for our Wheels brands.

 The ideal candidate will be an effective art director and exceptional hands-on graphic designer. They will also have experience with package structure development, utilizing a variety of techniques and materials. A positive attitude, iron-clad work ethic and strong communication/people skills are extremely important. This is a 40-hour a week position that is classified as “temporary”, but *may* lead to full-time employment for the right candidate.



Responsibilities
Art Directing overall package communication, including design, Illustration, photography, copywriting and layout
• Hands-on package/graphic design
• Seeking and clarifying shared objectives with brand/product stakeholders and delivering the solution
• Competitive research
• Brainstorming and contributing ideas for concepts

Specific Skills
Qualifications:
 Must have experience art directing and self managing complex and multiple projects
• High proficiency in latest versions of Adobe CS. Primarily Photoshop and Illustrator
• Photo-Retouching skills
• Ability to create high-quality mock-ups by hand
• 5+ years of graphic design experience, with at least one year in packaging
• Team player yet able to work independently 
• Flexible with the ability to thrive in fast paced environment 
• Attention to detail and reliable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Can-do attitude

Submission Details
Please send a resume and portfolio of relevant images (or URL). Please organize your information, preferably in .pdf form. Submission MUST be less than 3Mb total.

How to Apply
Apply via email to: chris.down@mattel.com