Sr. Designer, Diecast Graphics

Posted 18 days ago

mga entertainmentLos Angeles (CA)

Graphic Designers Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$75,000 - $100,000 /year

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About the role

CA EMPLOYEE PRIVACY RIGHTS: MGA Entertainment is on a mission to inspire imagination and creativity through innovative toys, entertainment, and experiences that transform play into limitless possibilities. As the largest privately held toy and entertainment company in the U.S., MGA is a global leader in designing and delivering world-class consumer products that spark wonder and drive play forward. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices worldwide, MGA's portfolio spans a dynamic range of original and licensed brands — from toys, dolls, games, and electronics to fashion, home décor, and entertainment content including hit movies and TV series. The company is recognized for its bold approach to storytelling, trendsetting design, and deep commitment to quality. The award-winning MGA family includes fan-favorite brands such as L.O.L. Surprise! TM, Little Tikes®, Rainbow HighTM, Bratz®, MGA's MiniverseTM, YummilandTM, CarTunedTM, Wonder FactoryTM, BABY born®, and Zapf Creation®. To learn more, visit and follow MGA on LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. About CarTunedCarTuned is a diecast brand built by real car people. We live in car culture — from JDM, Euro, Imports, muscle, classic, off-road vehicles, and lowriders — and we turn what's happening in the streets, trails, and at shows into collectible-scale art. We pride ourselves on being on-trend, authentic, and deeply connected to the culture that inspires us. We're looking for a Senior Diecast Graphics Designer who doesn't just understand car culture — you live it. This role is responsible for designing the graphics that go directly onto our diecast vehicles. Every livery, logo, stripe, and micro-detail matters. This is not a packaging role. This is not a marketing role. This is about the car itself.

The Role: As Senior Diecast Graphics Designer, you will own the creation and execution of all vehicle graphics across our product lines. You'll translate real-world car culture into production-ready artwork optimized for diecast manufacturing. You understand scale. You understand print limitations. You understand how graphics wrap across complex 3D surfaces. And most importantly, you understand what makes a car feel right.

Key Responsibilities:

Design authentic, culturally relevant graphics for diecast vehicles
Develop full liveries, decals, striping systems, badges, and micro-detail elements
Collaborate closely with product development and engineering to ensure feasibility and accuracy
Work within manufacturing constraints (color separations, print passes, tolerances, material limitations)
Render final design presentations using KeyShot for internal review and approvals
Maintain a high level of historical and cultural accuracy when referencing real-world builds
Help define and evolve the CarTuned visual language

What We're Looking For:

Experience 5+ years of professional graphic design experience
Demonstrated experience designing graphics specifically for diecast vehicles or similar small-scale manufactured products
Deep understanding of diecast print production processes (pad printing, paint masks, deco layers, etc.)Experience working directly with overseas factories and understanding production limitations is a plus
Technical SkillsExpert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (vector mastery is critical)
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
Strong rendering skills in KeyShot – animation is a bonus
Ability to build clean, production-ready files with precise separations
Cultural FitDeeply immersed in car culture (JDM, Euro, motorsports, stance, muscle, tuner, off-road, lowrider, import, etc.)Strong understanding of trends within automotive and street culture
High attention to detail — from badge placement to stripe thickness
Ability to balance authenticity with commercial viability
Self-driven, collaborative, and comfortable in a fast-moving brand environment
What Makes You Stand OutYou've designed deco schemes or graphics that have gone into production
You understand how graphics translate from 2D vector to 3D surface
You're obsessive about proportion and scale
You follow builds, events, and trends before they go mainstream
Why CarTunedWork on product that lives at the intersection of design and car culture
Shape the visual identity of a growing diecast brand
Be part of a team that values authenticity over imitation
Create collectibles that enthusiasts actually want to own
Salary$75,000 - $100,000 /year

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