Graphic Designer – Playbook

About the role

We are looking for an Associate Playbook Designer to join Mattel’s Brand Design team in Montreal. The role focuses on creating clear, engaging instruction booklets that guide consumers through building and playing with our Brick Shop and Mega Bloks products. You will work closely with product design, marketing and cross‑functional partners to translate product intent into intuitive visual communication.

Key responsibilities

• Design and produce instruction booklets that clearly communicate build steps, play patterns and product intent.
• Collaborate with product design, marketing, brand design and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive consumer experience.
• Translate technical specifications and brand guidelines into visually engaging, easy‑to‑follow instructions.
• Prepare and present booklet assets for review, incorporate feedback and secure approvals.
• Manage project timelines, track production milestones and ensure accuracy and consistency across deliverables.
• Stay current with emerging design tools, trends and technologies relevant to graphic design.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in graphic design, instructional design or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills and a collaborative mindset.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and Adobe XD.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.