Retoucher/Digital Artist (6-month contract)

Moose Toys exists to make kids super happy. For this revolutionary brand happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. With trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, no wonder our toys consistently scoop the most longed-for awards. Sprinkling some Moose magic across categories including action figures, collectibles, craft, dolls, games, plush, preschool, vehicles and youth electronics, we’ve earned our stripes as one of the most creative companies in the industry. As an energetic bunch, we’re always on the move, developing groundbreaking content, entertainment and worldwide licensing deals to boot.

This family-run business is proudly built on unshakeable ethical foundations. Our passion for making kids superhappy stretches far beyond our WOW-worthy toys. The Moose Happy Kids Foundation creates moments of happiness and laughter for the children around the world who need it most. We’ve had a BIG impact on little people, making 3.5 million kids smile so far… and counting.

Australia might be our Moose family home, but with a 500-strong team dotted across the world, we’re committed to sharing our signature superhappy revolution far and wide!

Visit for more information on our amazing brands and people.

Reports To: Illustration Manager

Direct Reports: Nil

Role Objectives Working directly with MBO Creative Services teams and you will provide digital Art and Photoshop retouching in the following areas:

• Reworking and retouching of Product and Packaging Photography to best represent the product for marketing purposes.

• Compositing illustration for Product Branding requirements (Packaging and Marketing assets).

Key capabilities

Applying Expertise and Technology

Has functional, practical, and technical knowledge of Image composition and Adobe Photoshop retouching. Takes ownership of processes and functions and applies this expertise accordingly. Shares this expertise and knowledge with others. In addition, has:

• Advanced experience using Adobe Photoshop with Pen Tablet Control (Wacom or Intuios).

• Strong organisational skills within Photoshop allowing others to easily work within your files for collaborative purpose.

• Ability to build and effectively use custom brushes for various material rendering techniques ie; hair or fur.

• Sound English verbal and written skills.

• Good time management skills and self-motivation.

• Versatile illustration skills including digital sketching.

• Advanced understanding of light and colour theory.

• A knowledge of 3D applications and ability to render is an advantage but not necessary.

Creating and Innovating

Open to new ideas and experiences; Handles situations and problems with innovation and creativity; Thinks broadly and strategically; Shows fresh, insightful thinking by producing a range of creative solutions and approaches to problems.

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Sets high standards for quality and monitors and maintains quality and productivity; Creates a culture of discipline by consistently setting high standards for quality and quantity at all times; Monitors and maintains quality and productivity; Uses economic, financial, market and industry data to understand and improve business results

Relating and Networking

Creates win-win partnerships by building effective relationships with customers, the team and cross functionally; collaborates and elates well to people at all levels; manages conflict promptly and effectively and builds trust by connecting, understanding differences, and empathising with others.

Qualifications

• Have at least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role; and

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Fine Art, illustration or similar

Work hours: 8.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday (Hydrid working applied)

Responsibilities:

Work closely with Digital Artists, Retouchers and Photographers in MBO Creative Service to edit / manipulate existing photography that:

• Demonstrate the product in its best light removing damage or blemishes through transportation.

• Ensure image is accurate to original product for colour.

• Adjust any aspect that may have changed from photographed sample to final product.

• Describe the function of a product through impactful illustration for marketing purposes.

• Creating finishing effects ie smoke or lighting functions of a product when in play mode.

Under guidance of MBO Creative Service team, work with Global Senior Graphic Designers and Art Directors use and manipulate product photography and or CAD renders to create final illustrative renders that:

• Show product and its features with impact.

• Ensure image represents the brand look and feel as directed by Art Directors.

• Are accurate to the final product.

• Work well with space and layout provided by the brand team.

• Print ready for packaging and suitable for online marketing and eCom usage.

Core Values We’re a family, who is Outrageously playful, with Wild imagination.

We’re a family

• We demonstrate kindness as part of the Moose family – treating others the way we want to be treated. We’re all about welcoming your wacky, weird and wonderful self at work!

• Moosies pride themselves on taking personal responsibility for their actions and outcomes, always acting ethically, professionally, sustainably and with a smile.

• We know there is no ‘I’ in TEAM and are committed to hitting team goals way out of the park.

• We’ve got each other’s backs – we support each other with no politics or personal agendas.

Outrageously playful

• All Moosies use play to stimulate thinking and innovation – applying learnings across all initiatives.

• We think outside the toy box to keep things super FUN.

• We consistently give 100% to put the punch in our products and services.

• We keep our energy up so there’s a great buzz around the place all the time – helping to foster great ideas and ensuring strong productivity.

Wild imagination

• We’re prepared to share the kooky and the creative in brainstorming sessions, to bring the best Moose to market.

• Moosies put heart and soul into innovating and delivering the best toys ever with the future of our planet and communities in mind.

• We elicit infectious enthusiasm, are non-judgemental, value diversity of thinking and the benefits this brings, and are open to all WOW ideas.

• We keep on trend and across new technologies and sustainable approaches so we can bring this knowledge to the playroom.

Contacts : VNO staff, MBO staff, Global Design teams.

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Schedule: Full-time