About the job JAKKS Pacific, Inc., a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular brands and children's toy licenses in the world, currently seeks an experienced, energetic, self-starter for the role of DESIGNER in our Creative Services Division for our headquarters in Santa Monica, CA. Responsibilities include: Prepare production ready packaging files for print Design & conceptualize innovative packaging for licensed and in-house consumer products under the direction of the Director. Design logos, branding, retail & trade show displays, advertising, websites and other related marketing and sales materials. Coordinate with art director, marketing, and product teams for completion of sale sample requests. Post final mechanical art to the Hong Kong team or domestic vendors. Maintenance and adherence to existing branding and style guides through different medias Create or adjust dielines for package and POP structures Meet targeted deadlines Create package comps/ mock-ups for presentations and production Must have good mechanical/production skills with excellent use of typography, layout and design Skills & Experience required: 2-3 years graphic design/packaging development experience within the consumer product or (preferably) the toy industries. Degree Packaging/Graphic Design, Illustration or related field. Expert in Adobe CS Photoshop & Illustrator. Microsoft office. Hands on skills with ability to work with cutting tools to create mock-up samples. Illustration a plus. Knowledge of offset printing and packaging materials. Flexibility, creativity, enthusiasm for, and love of, the creative process. Works well as part of a team (an absolute MUST). Self-starting, self-motivating, and self-managing; a solid team player. Strong organizational skills are necessary, no exception. Excellent creative problem solving skills. Ability to work against strict deadlines and rapid changes in regards to direction and priorities. Our Benefits: Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life & accident insurance and employee assistance program Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs Compensation: JAKKS Pacific offers a competitive salary. Compensation for this role commensurate with experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $70,304 - $75,000. Company Overview A leading designer and marketer of children’s toys and consumer products, JAKKS Pacific® is always on the lookout for talented, bright and creative individuals to join our ever-growing team. Best known for our toy and entertainment products, JAKKS produces impressive and innovative products across multiple categories spanning from action figures, collectibles, and dolls, to high performance activity toys and vehicles, and let’s not forget our deep portfolios of beloved licensed characters. In other words, we work hard to make play more fun, and we believe it has paid off. Included in Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies for four years in a row, and Forbes’ 100 Best Small Companies for three years, JAKKS is an aggressive and passionate company, with a commitment to customers and a dedication to growing our business. Our goal is to continuously cultivate a talented and diverse workforce while providing a safe and productive work environment and an excellent career growth opportunity while working with a dynamic team who loves what they do and for a Company that ultimately makes children smile, play and succeed! Jakks Pacific, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company? At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds—and that’s why we want you! Job Description: What will you work on? The Senior Designer is responsible for Designing Toys for the New Brand Group from Sketch to CAD. The Sr. Designer will need to be innovative with a strong understanding of the consumer demographics across all Toy Categories. How will you create impact? Clearly demonstrates a solid understanding of the brands and the competitive environment as it relates to toy products and construction toy brands. Partner with Creative Management and Brand Management to set direction for new brands and individual items. Delivers innovative results that support brand strategy. Works with production team to ensure integrity of design in final deliverables. Works with project management to set priorities, schedules and assign projects. Manage the timelines of the projects assigned to you. Solicit creative direction from the Business unit Lead and Director of Design in a timely manner. Develop marketing support materials, creative boards and layout presentations for new and existing business development presentations, trade shows and new initiatives. Collaborate with Structural Engineering, Marketing, Quality Control and Product Development teams as well as overseas freelancers, as necessary, in the product development and approval process. Maintain knowledge of new technologies within your area of expertise. Follow the Oty industry News, Trends and New product launches. What are your skills and experience? Heightened creative and technical abilities including Conceptual Drawing, Sketching, CAD, Rendering and AI Design knowledge. A strong sense of design. Good understanding of Mech Design/Engineering a plus. #LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1 The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in Ontario is $75,000 to $95,000 per annum. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states. This job posting is tied to an open vacancy. What you can expect from us: Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun. Growth and Career Opportunities Flexible Work Hours Innovation, Collaboration and Fun Comprehensive Benefits Other fun Perks! What’s it like to work here? Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team. Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at TAinquiries@spinmaster.com or by phone at 416 364-6002 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

About the job 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 Opportunity: Mattel Studios is seeking a visionary and strategically-minded Sr. Director, Kids & Preschool Animation to lead creative development, production, and brand storytelling for Mattel’s animated long and short form content slate. This leader will oversee the ideation, development, and execution of kids and preschool animated programming based on Mattel’s iconic toy and entertainment brands for global streamers, broadcasters and digital platforms. The Sr. Director will co-lead the creative vision with the SVP Head of Animation, and collaborate closely with Toy Design, Franchise, and Marketing teams to ensure that storytelling both entertains global kid and preschool audiences and amplifies the reach and impact of Mattel’s toy and consumer product campaigns. What Your Impact Will Be Creative Leadership Lead the creative direction and development of all kids and preschool animated content to execute Mattel’s goal to create best in class kid and preschool entertainment first and foremost, while also magnifying brand excitement through 360 play. Collaborate with the SVP Head of Animation as a creative partner in shaping tone, style, and storytelling direction across all preschool and kids IP/toy brand related verticals (fashion dolls, vehicles, action figure play, etc.). Oversee development of both Hero Content (flagship series, specials) and Shoulder Content (shortform companion pieces) designed to sustain audience engagement. Provide clear creative feedback and guidance to Directors, Managers, and external studios through each stage of development and production. Ensure content maintains a balance between entertainment-first storytelling and brand authenticity, serving both narrative and commercial objectives. Strategic & Platform Leadership Partner with SVP Head of Animation to develop and implement a strategy that reflects global streamer, broadcaster and digital platform best practices for pacing, audience retention, and engagement, as well as commercial drivers for toy and CP. Identify opportunities to extend successful YouTube properties to streamers and broadcasters through commissions or licensing, and extend successful streamer/broadcaster series on YouTube. Maintain active relationships with YouTube Kids and global streaming partners and executives to anticipate trends and leverage promotional opportunities. Collaborate with Marketing and Franchise leadership to align content rollouts with toy and consumer product launch calendars. Work cross-functionally to develop programming that builds awareness and love for Mattel’s toy-linked brands. Team & Talent Leadership Lead and mentor a multi-tier kids and preschool creative team, including two Sr. Managers (Vehicles & Action Figures / Fashion Dolls related content) and their respective teams of Managers. Foster a culture of creative excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Recruit and nurture emerging creative talent, writers, directors, and animation partners in the kids and preschool space (shared with Sr. Managers). Operational & Financial Management Partner with the Animation team’s Supervising Producer to oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and budget adherence across all projects. Manage the vertical’s annual budget, including development, production, and vendor costs. Evaluate creative and operational performance through analytics, audience insights, and ROI measures. Provide regular progress and performance reports to the SVP Head of Animation. What We’re Looking For 12+ years of progressive experience in animation development and production, with a focus on kids and preschool content. Demonstrated success in the global streaming and broadcast space; additional experience with YouTube or digital-first animation a plus. Deep understanding of children’s entertainment audiences, developmental stages, and trends in preschool and kids media. Proven ability to translate IP and toy brands into story-driven franchises. Strong network of writers, directors, and animation studios in the kids’ content ecosystem. Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills. Strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and audience insight. Core Competencies & Attributes Creative Visionary Combines storytelling craft with an instinct for brand-driven narratives. Collaborative Partner Works seamlessly with Toy Design, Marketing, and Franchise to integrate creative with business goals. Platform Expert Deep understanding of the global streaming, broadcast, YouTube and digital platform storytelling dynamics. Inspirational Leader Builds, mentors, and motivates creative teams. Data-Informed Storyteller Uses performance analytics and insights to iterate and improve creative strategy. Success in the First 12–18 Months Establish and execute a clear Global Streamer/YouTube kids/preschool content strategy that integrates creative and commercial goals. Launch at least two flagship (Hero) animated series or special and one sustaining (Shoulder) content pipeline aligned to major toy launches. Develop new creative formats optimized for audience growth and engagement across YouTube and Global Streamers. Strengthen collaboration across Toy Design, Marketing, Franchise, and Production functions. Position Mattel Studios as an animation leader in the kids/preschool space globally. The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here! How We Work American Girl is subsidiary of Mattel, 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 American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ MAT, www.mattel.com ), 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 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. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.