Associate Graphic Designer - Playbook, Montreal West

Job Description Located in Montreal, the Mattel Building Sets Campus focuses on developing products for a global audience. The Brand Design team creates visual communication strategies that support products across multiple touchpoints. This role is part of the Playbook Design function and works closely with packaging managers and cross‑functional partners to design and produce high‑quality playbook experiences.

What You Will Do

Design and develop instruction booklets that clearly communicate build steps, play patterns, and product intent.

Collaborate with product design, marketing, brand design, and other partners to support the overall consumer play experience.

Translate technical and product requirements into clear, intuitive, and visually engaging instructions.

Prepare and present instruction booklet assets for review and approval.

Manage timelines and ensure production milestones are met with accuracy and consistency.

Adapt to new technologies, trends, and developments in graphic design.

Qualifications

1 to 3 years of experience in a similar or related design role; exposure to instructional, product, or experience‑driven design is an asset.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Adobe XD) and Microsoft Office.

Strong ability to translate complex information and guidelines into clear, intuitive, and engaging visual instructions.

Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Adaptability and openness to change in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Interest in toys, play patterns, user experience, and emerging design trends.

Team spirit, dynamism, professionalism, and autonomy.

Constant desire to learn and evolve.

Bilingualism is an asset.

Demonstrated growth mindset by staying curious, learning, embracing challenges, and improving oneself.

EEO Statement Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants and employees are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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