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YuMe (part of the Maxx Group) is an award-winning global toy brand that dreams of bringing people together through imagination, fun, and entertainment. YuMe, inspired by the word meaning “to dream” in Japanese, is recognized for its highly stylized plush, surprise capsules, and other toy lines, which have gained strong momentum in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia since 2018. The YuMe brand designates the highest quality soft and hard toys featuring popular entertainment brands Stranger Things, Squid Games, Disney, Sanrio, Wizarding World, DC Comics, Power Rangers, Transformers, Among Us, JuJutsu Kaisen, Spy x Family and many others.
https://www. yumetoys.com/
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Job DescriptionOpportunity
YuMe Toys has an immediate requirement for a full-time Graphic Designer to join our London office. Must be able to work on-site four days per week - Monday to Thursday.
The Graphic Designer will report to the Creative Director. Will need to work both independently and in a team environment with the account, brand, and creative teams, both local and international, to develop a wide range of designs from concept to final artwork. Additional experience with licensed consumer products, toys, packaging, and POP/POS design is a plus, as is copywriting and commercial understanding of clients. Needs to have strong interest in entertainment/gaming-based properties as well as anime and have a finger on the pulse of new upcoming trends.
Key Responsibilities
- Creating and upkeeping of YuMe pitch presentations and product catalogues
- Designing Global Exhibition materials for YuMe to showcase in Nuremberg, LA, New York etc.
- Designing Social Media Assets to promote YuMe
- Creating and designing Advertising and Marketing materials such as publications Ads for journals and leading Toy Magazines globally.
Key Requirements
- Degree in graphic design, visual arts or related disciplines.
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
- Knowledge of the printing process and colours (pantone/ CMYK/ RGB).
- Strong understanding of typography, layout, and graphic design.
- Ability to handle several projects at once.
- Enthusiastic with lots of ideas to contribute and a dedication to quality work.
- Toy, retail, brand loyalty, and shopper marketing experience a big plus.
We will only be responding to those candidates we have an interest in interviewing. We thank all others in advance. All responses will be kept strictly confidential. Only local candidates (London-based or able to commute) will be considered.
Key Words: #Graphic Designer, #Promotions, #Licensing, #Toys, #Retail, #Packaging, #Plush.
Additional InformationApplication Process:
Please submit your resume and portfolio on the recruitment portal if you are interested to apply for this position. All responses will be kept strictly confidential.
Maxx Group is an equal opportunity employer that employs individuals based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disabilities, or any basis prohibited by law.
