Lead CP Designer (EMEA)

Company Description

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

Please APPLY for the position by submitting your portfolio and resume in English.

Job summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced lead designer to join our International Franchise Creative team, working to support the region, based in Europe based partner for EMEA region. Lead designer must be able to follow global creative strategy and direction while self-starting the design process for select partners across the region. Role will create trend and brand right programs for VALUE partners that reflecting our brands, purpose and Global Strategies.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities 

• Pitch partners alongside local commercial team members
• Curate the appropriate creative to create brand-right mockups to inspire partners, and working with signed partners to shape the collections; for kids & adult retailer collections, including apparel, footwear, accessories, health & beauty, home, back to school, hardlines & FMCG and more
• Research and analyse current fashion trends, consumer preferences, and competitor offerings across the EMEA region to inform design decisions
• Able to understand partner needs and segment offerings for partners
• Experience working with brand style guides & assets: Translate Mattel’s approved style guides and assets into regional trends appropriately.
• Expert in adobe creative suite: illustrator, photoshop & Indesign, well versed in powerpoint. And knowledge of AI will be an advantage
• Work at a fast pace to have creative ready at the speed of business
• A hyper connector and socialiser: liaise & share creative with manager, global creative & product development teams
• Build strong relationships with key partners internally and externally
• Visit partners, alongside commercial, to share new creative & give updates on Mattel properties
• Able to ideate new ideas and angles to make authentic and unique programs for partners
• Strong relationship and great, open and constant communication with other creatives in the region
• Follow creative and design direction from global teams, adapting for market and partner.
• Work closely and communicate closely with extended Creative team
• Excellent partnership with regional commercial teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Communication and creative updates for partners, including face to face meetings & travel when necessary.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in creative design, ideally across multiple categories/fields, but fashion is key.
• Licensing experience or marketing experience is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Ability to self-prioritize and hit deadlines.
• Fantastic eye and taste level, and an understanding of how to apply that to our iconic brands across multiple partner programs, in the Value channel: treating the partner and client with respect and understanding the importance of great design at a lower price point
• EXPERT in adobe creative suite including ıllustrator, photoshop, ındesign and acrobat 
• Knowledge of AI will be an advantage
• Confident in microsoft word, excel & powerpoint
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, as well as presentation skills required
• Fluent in English and Polish is required. 

Personal attributes required

• Organized: this position requires solid project management skills
• Professional maturity; Ability to assimilate constructive criticism and execute accordingly
• Self-Motivated and Proactive: Sense of urgency ' this is a fast-paced, changing consumer products environment
• Positive attitude and flexibility
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves
• Excellent at socializing information and connecting with teammates
• Fashion lover

Additional Information

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.