Maxx Marketing is a full-service, global licensing, and merchandising solutions provider. As an industry leader with specialized skills in monetizing IP and extending entertainment properties through thoughtful, innovative, and authentic products, Maxx delivers the highest value return for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. In addition to its brand marketing agency DNA, Maxx has seven creative hubs, an R&D center, insights-led product development capabilities, and total supply chain infrastructure, enabling turnkey product solutions in over 100 markets worldwide.  

https://www.maxx-marketing.com/

YuMe Toys 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 and toy lines, which have gained strong momentum in North America, Europe, and Asia since 2018. The YuMe brand designates the highest quality soft and hard toys featuring popular entertainment brands Wizarding World, Harry Potter, DC Comics, Power Rangers, Nerf, My Little Poney, Transformers, Baby Shark, Among Us, and many others.

https://www. yumetoys.com/

Opportunity

Award-winning toy, consumer, and promotional products agency has an immediate requirement for a full-time Graphic Designer to join our Toronto office located at 1 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1E5 (we are currently working remotely). 

You will be required to create fun, innovative artwork, packaging, style guides, and presentations, to support our retail licensed and seasonal products, as well as, licensed entertainment-based promotions and promotional merchandise for our Fortune clients in the QSR, CPG, FMCG, and other sectors. It is essential that the designer takes a keen interest in the brand arena described above and brings an acute awareness of new trends in graphics, promotions, packaging, point-of-sale, and entertainment-based customer engagement. Must be able to work quickly and create clean, modern graphic design works as well as participate in creative brainstorms, sharing new ideas and concepts for projects. Experience with toys or consumer products is a plus, and experience with branding is crucial. 

The Graphic Designer will 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 client presentation. Prior agency/brand experience is required. Additional experience with licensed consumer products, toys, packaging, and POP/POS design is a plus, as is copywriting, illustration, and commercial understanding of clients.

*Note: We are only considering candidates currently residing in the GTA

Key Requirements

• Degree in graphic design or visual arts.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Knowledge of the printing process and Pantone Color.
• 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.
• Proficient in PowerPoint with experience in creating decks.
• 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 will be considered.

Key Words: #Graphic Designer, #Promotions, #Licensing, #Toys, #Retail, #Packaging, #Plush.

Application Process:
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are a good fit for this position. No telephone calls, please. We employ a three-step hiring process: 1) Review applications and respond within two weeks 2) Conduct a phone or video screen 3) Hold an in-person interview (currently suspended).  All responses will be kept strictly confidential. Maxx Marketing 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.