Associate 3D Artist

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 Team:

Located in Montreal, the Mattel Building Sets Campus is a creative hub focused on developing Mattel Brick Shop and MEGA Bloks products for a global audience. The campus brings together cross-functional teams who collaborate to support innovation, creativity, and the evolution of iconic building brands. As part of Mattel’s global organization, the Montreal campus offers an inspiring environment where ideas grow and teams work together to bring imaginative building experiences to life.

The Opportunity:

Our Brand and Packaging Design team creates and develops visual communication strategies to promote our products on various platforms, including packaging, marketing, and e-commerce. In this context, the 3D Artist is responsible for creating high-quality digital renderings that represent our toys in a realistic and appealing way. Working closely with the product design, graphic design, and marketing teams, they act as a virtual photographer, paying close attention to detail and emerging trends. Self-motivated and organized, the CGI Artist is able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting quality standards and deadlines.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Create realistic and appealing 3D renderings of our toys for various media, including product packaging, marketing visuals, and e-commerce platforms.
• Translate product intent and creative requirements into high-quality visual compositions, adhering to established guidelines.
• Work closely with Product Design, Graphic Design, and Marketing teams to fully understand project needs and objectives.
• Clearly present visual concepts and renderings for review and approval.
• Effectively manage deadlines and priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy in deliverables.
• Stay abreast of new technologies, trends, and developments in the field of CGI and digital rendering.

What We’re Looking For:

• DEC in 3D modeling or animation, arts, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Cinema 4D, and Redshift (or equivalent rendering software).
• Excellent skills in scene lighting, visual composition, and realistic material creation. Experience in photography and/or the toy industry is an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments, while demonstrating autonomy, organization, and clear and concise communication.
• Creativity, flexibility, positive attitude, and attention to detail, with a constant interest in technological innovations and emerging trends.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

We invite you to submit your portfolio!

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How We Work:
We are 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.