Mattel
Toy and family entertainment
FaceDesigner
“Face Designer at Mattel. Skills: face design, digital design, paint execution, collaboration, costing, communication. Create and develop face designs from concept through production readiness. Collaborate with Designers to ideate and execute simple to complex face designs”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver innovative, high-quality products to market; deliver exceptional consumer experiences across our portfolio; delivering high-quality, production-ready designs that meet Mattel’s aesthetic expectations.; production readiness; cost improvement goals
Industry & Context.
problem-solve with design partners
Ability to travel as needed (approximately 20% travel)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in design, in an artistic capacity, Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Ability to travel as needed (approximately 20% travel), understanding of facial design, proportion, and character expression, Knowledge of current make-up and beauty trends and their application to product design, communication skills with the ability to collaborate and problem-solve with design partners, Excellent time management skills with the ability to independently prioritize workload, Ability to work independently while delivering consistent, production-ready results, Proficiency in at least two (2) of the following tools: Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, illustration or Fine Art background, 3D/digital design capabilities, Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, consistency, and playability, Self-directed and adaptable in a fast-paced environment, Collaborative and responsive to feedback, Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
Nice to Have
digital design, traditional painting, airbrushing, flocking, precise spec writing, specialty and novelty paint applications (e. g. , color change, glitter)
What You'll Do.
Create and develop face designs from concept through production readiness, Collaborate with Designers to ideate and execute simple to complex face designs, Translate creative direction into designs that meet aesthetic, cost, and manufacturing constraints, Hand paint faces at a consistent, high-quality level (aligned eye shapes, consistent sizing, accurate color application), Create digital face design modified for production readiness, Execute specialty and novelty paint applications (e.
, color change, glitter), Ensure all designs are developed with production feasibility in mind, Support urgent business needs and reprioritize workload as required, Contribute to cost improvement goals, Final Appearance process: Review head with Designer, tag and sign by self and Designer., Create spec with photos and upload to Face Design Shared Site using accurate labeling standards., Paint Master Release: Create paint master head, review with design for approval, photograph and create Final release Spec.
Create Final Release packet for Lead to Release and Ship.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partners autonomously and proactively across design, engineering, project management and global production teams; works closely with international partners; collaborate and problem-solve with design partners; Review head with Designer, tag and sign by self and Designer.; review with design for approval
Communication Scope
communication skills with the ability to collaborate and problem-solve with design partners; communication
Process & Methodology
managing multiple complex projects with shifting timelines
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