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.
The Opportunity:
Mattel, Inc. is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Product Designer to join its Plush design team. The group is focused on creating new plush opportunities for a variety of licensed products, including Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Teenager Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jurassic world, Minecraft, Barbie and many more; by understanding the consumer, trends and technology that are then translated into successful product. This involves creating and communicating toy concepts in 2D and/or 3D models to design and marketing management. The ideal candidate will possess proven product design experience showing ability to work on challenging and fun girls' & boys' products as well as ideating new concepts.
In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to create innovative and captivating plush toys inspired by the variety of licensed brands. You will collaborate closely with multiple internal teams, including product design, development, marketing, packaging and franchise team to develop toys that capture the essence of brand, while delivering engaging play experiences to children worldwide.
The ideal candidate would have a strong passion for Plush, creative and imaginative, and can thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment while managing multiple projects.
What Your Impact Will Be:
What We're Looking For:
The annual base salary range for this position is between $58,400.00 and $92,000.00.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.
Don't meet every single requirement?At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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:
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 more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies.
Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
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Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
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