Mattel
toy and family entertainment
GraphicDesigner
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“Graphic Designer at Mattel. Skills: Playbook Design, Instructional Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite. Design and develop instruction booklets that clearly communicate build steps, play patterns, and product intent. Translate technical and product requirements into clear, intuitive, and visually engaging instructions”
What You'll Achieve.
support the development and execution of high-quality playbook experiences; support the overall consumer play experience; ensure production milestones are met with accuracy and consistency
Industry & Context.
translate complex information and guidelines into clear, intuitive, and engaging visual instructions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in a similar or related design role, Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Adobe XD) and Microsoft Office, ability to translate complex information and guidelines into clear, intuitive, and engaging visual instructions, Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, Adaptability and openness to change in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, Team spirit, dynamism, professionalism, and autonomy, Constant desire to learn and evolve, Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves
Nice to Have
exposure to instructional, product, or experience-driven design considered an asset, Interest in toys, play patterns, user experience, and emerging design trends, Bilingualism (asset)
What You'll Do.
Design and develop instruction booklets that clearly communicate build steps
Translate technical and product requirements into clear
and visually engaging instructions
Prepare and present instruction booklet assets for review and approval
Manage timelines and ensure production milestones are met with accuracy and consistency
Adapt to new technologies
and developments in the field of graphic design
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with product design, marketing, brand design and cross-functional partners to support the overall consumer play experience; works closely with cross-functional partners to support the development and execution of high-quality playbook experiences; being part of one team with shared values and common goals; working closely together always brings better results; Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower
Communication Scope
communicate build steps, play patterns, and product intent; clear, intuitive, and visually engaging instructions; present instruction booklet assets for review and approval
Process & Methodology
managing moderately complex projects, Manage timelines, ensure production milestones are met with accuracy and consistency
Full Job 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 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 Team : Located in Montreal, the Mattel Building Sets Campus is a creative hub focused on developing Mattel Brick Shop and Mega Bloks products for a global audience. The campus brings together cross-functional teams who collaborate to support innovation, creativity, and the evolution of iconic building brands. As part of Mattel’s global organization, the Montreal campus offers an inspiring environment where ideas grow and teams work together to bring imaginative building experiences to life. The Opportunity: Our Brand Design team is responsible for creating, developing, and producing innovative visual communication strategies that support our products across multiple touchpoints. Within this team, the Playbook Design function plays a critical role in shaping consumer experience by translating product intent, play patterns, and brand guidelines into clear, engaging, and intuitive playbooks and instructional materials. We are currently seeking an energetic and passionate Associate Playbook Designer who is creative, detail-oriented, and capable of managing moderately complex projects. Reporting to the packaging manager this role works closely with cross-functional partners to support the development and execution of high-quality playbook experiences. What Your Impact Will Be: * Design and develop instruction booklets that clearly communicate build steps, play patterns, and product intent. * Collaborate with product d
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