Face Designer

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: 

Mattel is seeking a Face Designer to join our Face Design Team. The group is focused on supporting the creation of new product opportunities by understanding the consumer and trends that are then translated into successful product. This involves creating and communicating face designs that support toy concepts in 2D and/or 3D models to design and marketing management. The ideal candidate will possess face painting, fine arts, 3D knowledge and dexterity to create on doll scale. We are looking for someone that has the ability to work on challenging and fun products as well as ideating new concepts with internal partners.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Actively support new face designs to enhance the brand.
• Execute on Product Design team direction.
• Successfully present and communicate their concepts to the design and other creative departments.
• Manage the early phases of design and development with other disciplines within the company.

What We’re Looking For:

• Graphic design, fine artist, 3D experience.
• Understanding face sculpture, color & blends.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Z Brush.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Ability to project manage in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideal candidate will exhibit interest and knowledge of the current trends.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

Please include your portfolio demonstrating design excellence and creativity!

The annual base salary range for this position is between $73,600 and $85,000.
**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.

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.

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 Affirmative Action/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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