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    Lead Consumer Products Designer - Slough, United Kingdom - Mattel

    Mattel
    Mattel Slough, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    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.

    The Team:

    The Mattel Global Consumer Products team manages licensed product development around the world for Mattel brands.

    The Opportunity:

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Designer to join our Global Creative team, working with fast fashion retailers on DTR accounts. As a Lead Designer you will be responsible for leading the design process, creating innovative and trend-setting designs, and ensuring the successful execution of Mattel brands are translated into trend led & brand appropriate collections.

    What Your Impact Will Be:

  • Research and analyse current fashion trends, consumer preferences, and competitor offerings to inform design decisions and creating mood boards with product, colour and print directionProduce regular directional, competitive shopping & develop reports to share with key stakeholders & partners
  • Lead the design process from concept development to final product, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and market trendsProvide creative strategic direction and support to priority brands/programs
  • Translate Mattel intellectual property into global trends in an appropriate, on-brand and commercial manor.
  • Work at a fast pace and create exclusive asset packs for retailers and deliver within 48 hours
  • Be commercially aware of costing implications, retailer critical paths & factory capabilities
  • Prepare creative product boards for partners for approval and review by Global and Regional teams.
  • Prepare marketing product boards for partners for approval and review by Global and Regional teams.
  • Develop original and innovative designs and mock ups for kids and adult retailer collections, including apparel, footwear, accessories, health and beauty and home
  • Work fully with Brand Style guides and assets
  • Coordinate product development/approvals process for fast fashion global and regional partners
  • Design and review the quality of products for all licensed DTR Mattel Intellectual properties.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners and stakeholders
  • Give regular creative updates to Partners, including face to face meetings and travel when necessary, to share new creative & give updates on Mattel properties
  • Communicate design direction and creative materials with Mattel Global Franchise Creative Teams and Regional Consumer Product Commercial Teams
  • Work with the Marketing Teams across the Region to ensure on-brand marketing execution and adherence
  • Work closely with the Consumer Product Business Teams to act as partners to our external LicenseesUnderstand licensed product carried on each licensee contract and ensure that each licensee complies with the product specifications that have been agreed upon in their licensing contract.

    • What We're Looking For:

    Experience Required:

  • Experience in Fast Fashion, with experience of working with brand style guides and assets
  • Experience of working in Licensing is essential
  • Understanding and awareness of design, and building brands.
  • Degree in Graphic/ Product Design or Art related disciplines
  • Solid and proven years of relevant experience in graphic design, preferably in fashion.
  • Licensing & Ladies wear experience essential
  • Understanding of garment manufacturing & critical paths
  • Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat
  • Confident in Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint
  • Spanish language a bonus

    • Skills & Competencies Required:

  • Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
  • Ability to build strong meaningful relationships with key stakeholders and partners
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills, as well as presentation skills required
  • An understanding of the latest consumer and digital trends
  • Team-player with "can do" and highly collaborative mindset with willingness to share best practice.
  • Independent, detail-oriented with good communication skills
  • Creative and committed to excellence
  • Able to demonstrate a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves

    • How to Apply:

    When submitting your application, please be sure to provide the hiring team with the following:

  • an updated copy of your CV;
  • a creative portfolio of your best and most recent work.

    • What It's Like to Work Here

    We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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.
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