Company Description
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
Job Description
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Lead product development (D&D) activities, including design project kickoffs, work-in-progress (WIP) reviews, and cost-reduction meetings.
- Collaborate closely with ES Design teams and Engineering to align on design intent, technical feasibility, and product expectations throughout the development process.
- Develop and manage comprehensive design specifications, including 3D geometry, materials, colors, surface finishes, etching, aesthetic details, play features, and overall play value.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development and Supply Chain, to ensure design requirements are successfully translated into high-quality production.
- Monitor prototype development, provide technical and aesthetic direction to model shops, manufacturing plants, and external model vendors to ensure functional and visual requirements are achieved.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing processes, and industry trends to drive innovation and enhance product development.
- Participate in ideation and brainstorming sessions, generate innovative concepts, and create concept sketches to support the Innovation Ventures team's mission of incubating and launching new brands, business models, and play experiences.
- Demonstrate flexibility by supporting product, packaging, and graphic design projects as needed, ensuring a consistent and engaging consumer experience across all design touchpoints.
- Development and design support for all new greenlit project for Innovation Ventures when needed.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- Degree or Technical Institute diploma in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
- 5+ years of product design experience, preferably in the toy or consumer products industry.
- Good sketching, rendering, and drafting skills (hand sketching and digital).
- Proficient in 2D and 3D design software.
- Strong knowledge of toy manufacturing processes and materials.
- Familiar with AI design tools to support concept generation, visualization, and workflow efficiency.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts and collaborate effectively in English.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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