Mattel, Inc. · 1 day ago
Lead Artist (Digital Gaming)
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $137K/yr
5+ years expMattel, Inc. is a leading global toy and family entertainment company known for its iconic brand portfolio. They are seeking a Lead Artist to define and manage the artistic vision for mobile games based on beloved IPs, collaborating with external developers and internal teams to ensure high-quality art assets and brand consistency.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingOnline GamesPC GamesToys
Responsibilities
Develop, refine, and execute high-quality art assets across multiple mobile game projects
Directly support external developers by providing artistic guidance, feedback, asset review, paint-overs, illustrating concepts, and clear direction to ensure adherence with project goals
Ensure brand consistency and adherence to style guidelines across all assets, whether produced internally or by external partners
Create mood boards, refine pitch decks, illustrate concepts, produce compelling marketing and UA art that aligns with brand vision and project requirements
Collaborate effectively with other departmental leads and leadership, including Design, Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing, to align project vision and objectives
Assist in hiring additional art personnel as needed, including reviewing portfolios, interviewing candidates, and contributing to the selection process
Demonstrate a flexible artistic approach, adapting easily across multiple art styles and genres
Support and step in for the Art Director as needed and take ownership where applicable
For marketing, aid in visual storytelling via storyboards or promotional visuals
Work closely with production, participate in brainstorming, sprint planning, and pipeline reviews
Proactively contribute ideas and solutions, maintaining an organized workflow, meeting project milestones, and staying attentive to details
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in illustration, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or equivalent
Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Lead Artist or above in the mobile game industry
Proven experience supporting and providing clear, actionable feedback to external development teams
Shipped at least 2–3 mobile game titles and supported them through live operations
Strong proficiency in industry-standard art software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Maya, Unity)
Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time management skills, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a supportive, team-oriented mindset
Proactively incorporate feedback, take swift action, and provide timely updates without prompting
Passionate about Mattel's iconic IPs and excited about contributing to their continued evolution and appeal in the mobile gaming space
An enthusiastic attitude, adaptability, and eagerness to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment
A portfolio demonstrating the associated skills needed for this role
Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves
Preferred
Prior experience with IP games and marketing art for mobile platforms
Familiarity with live operations and post-launch art asset production
Knowledge of current industry trends and familiarity with market-leading mobile games
Experience working in Unreal
Benefits
Competitive total pay programs
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Mattel, Inc.
We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600M2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2009-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Sinclair
CEO
Ynon Kreiz
CEO
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