Senior Packaging Designer: Storytelling Packaging for Games

Mattel; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office Mon-Thu, work from home Fri

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Sr Packaging Designer to shape the visual identity of world-renowned games and entertainment brands, from concept sketches through final production. You will create packaging, games content, and supporting assets that connect with consumers and tell a compelling brand story, collaborating with Marketing, Product Design, Engineering, Copywriting, Photography, and Asia development teams.

A strong portfolio and 5+ years in packaging or consumer product design, plus proficiency

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in packaging, graphic, or consumer product design.
• Degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating packaging and brand storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience with 3D visualization tools such as Adobe Dimension or Blender.
• Strong understanding of typography, color, composition, and consumer-focused design.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging from concept through production for Mattel Games brands and licensed properties.
• Develop visual storytelling that strengthens brand identity and drives consumer engagement.
• Create packaging and product graphics, digital assets for retail and e-commerce.
• Partner with Marketing, Product Design, Engineering, Copywriting, and Brand teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Art direct illustration, retouching, and external partners.
• Create 3D package visualizations and physical mockups to communicate design intent.
• Collaborate with global development teams to ensure quality from concept to production.
• Stay connected to trends in design, gaming, entertainment, culture and retail.

Skills

Packaging design

Graphic design

Brand storytelling

Adobe Creative Suite

3D visualization

Typography & color

Production feasibility

Presentation & feedback

Project management

Collaboration

Trend awareness

Passion for experiences

Education

Degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Visual Communication, or related field

Tools

Adobe Dimension

Blender

Job description

Mattel is seeking a Sr Packaging Designer to shape the visual identity of world-renowned games and entertainment brands, from concept sketches through final production. You will create packaging, games content, and supporting assets that connect with consumers and tell a compelling brand story, collaborating with Marketing, Product Design, Engineering, Copywriting, Photography, and Asia development teams.

A strong portfolio and 5+ years in packaging or consumer product design, plus proficiency