Product Artist – Mattel, East Aurora, New York

Posting Title Product ArtistRequisition Number 190363Location East Aurora, New YorkZip Code 14052-1884Job Category Product Design, Creative

Product Artist

Your Impact:
Our Product artists participate in all aspects of the design process including, but not limited to: trend research, ideation, presentation, graphic design, label design, fabric print creation, user interface design for children’s products, and led/lcd animations. Routine aesthetic problems call for working with the product development teams with creative visual solutions, including: concept and styling drawings for labels and sculpture, product color recommendation, and final illustration.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of talented artists and designers, contribute your ideas, and make an impact on our business! 

You have:

  • Emotional Maturity: You demonstrate strong self-awareness and self-management, as well as awareness of own impact on others. You stay optimistic, positive and resilient even in challenging and stressful situations and you openly and constructively resolve conflict.

  • You’re a Team Builder and a team player who is energetic and open-minded, encouraging multiple viewpoints. And you possess a builder mentality - ideating, recognizing and incorporating ideas from the team.

  • Innovation: You envision the possibilities and “what-ifs” with a fresh new perspective and have a passion for innovative and disruptive ideas. You’re respectful of, yet unburdened by the Mattel legacy and existing norms


Skills:

  • Mastery of the Adobe Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator (InDesign a plus)

  • Strong illustration and drawing skills

  • Strong graphic design skills - UX, UI skills a plus

  • Good sense of color – knowledge of printing a plus

  • Ability to make repeats a plus

  • Microsoft Office Suite- Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel, Teams and Sharepoint

  • Highly organized

  • Strong creative thinking skills

  • Great communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and react to changes quickly with a ‘can-do’ attitude

  • Ability to give and receive constructive criticism

  • Proactive attitude, good work ethic with ability to self-manage

  • An interest in working for a company that makes children’s products


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related field

  • Must be available 40 hours a week

*To be considered, a link to your on-line portfolio must be included in your resume or cover letter or you must attach a PDF.
ABOUT US

Mattel is a leading global children's entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas & Friends® and MEGA®, as well as other popular brands 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 40 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

minorities/female/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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