Sr Product Designer

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 teams 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 Were 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 :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 worlds 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.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

Visit us at  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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time