Graphic Designer

Job Description - Graphic Designer (PAC)

Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades.

At Moose we are playful with a purpose. Fun is at the heart of everything we do, but we’re also very serious about the important stuff: our people, our values, and the planet:

• We're officially a Great Place to Work!
• We're a family.
• We're always learning.
• We give back in a big way.
• We're serious about sustainability.
• We bring the fun!

Visit our website or our Linked In Life page for more information on our amazing brands and people.

Graphic Designer

Exempt

Full Time

Art Director

None

The Graphic Designer is responsible for the completion of high-quality designs for packaging, retail and visual brand development. Works with art director in hands‑on creation of packaging concepts along with managing external freelancers to generate design materials. Projects range from sketching concepts, to packaging 3D renders, to finished packaging, to creating showroom and trade show deliverables, to visual branding and marketing development, primarily with Licensed brands.

3+ years’ experience in a Graphic Design role preferred.

• Work with Art Director to provide design solutions to the highest possible standards within the marketing and branding strategy of Moose packaging and branding.
• Illustration skills helpful, in addition to quick sketches to brainstorm/test out ideas.
• Work with Designers (internal and external) to develop logos and branding for new product.
• Work through the entire design process: from concept to pre‑press and present final layouts for internal and external Licensor approvals.
• Work closely with Packaging Structure Engineer to refine and develop innovative and effective packaging and retail displays.
• Provide copywriting assistance especially in the area of packaging.
• Discuss with designers to determine objectives, cost of product, background information, brand styles and copy to be used for product and storytelling.
• Conduct photo shoots and be proficient in the use of a digital camera.
• Oversee packaging mock‑ups whilst ensuring the mock‑ups maintain a high level of quality.
• Ensure the Moose direction and style is reflected in both new artwork and redevelopment or extensions of existing brands.
• Conduct design presentations to internal staff as required.
• Develop and design promotional material for trade shows and any other Exhibitions or Toy Fairs.
• Keeping up and understanding market trends to develop appropriate branding to both product and packaging.
• Interpret and utilize licensed style guides and apply licensed branding to product and packaging; and
• Work on production art files for packaging and asset creation with Creative Services team to achieve roll out of brands.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday to Thursday

8:30 am – 3:00 pm, Friday

Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time‑zones.

Moose also provides flexible working options.

USD $75,000 - $78,000

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items.
• Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting is required.
• Frequently communicates with other employees and third‑parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information.
• Regul…