Building Experience Associate Designer
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19 hours ago
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Job Summary
The Opportunity:
At Mattel we pride ourselves on providing unique play experiences that stimulate growth and development striving to unleash the creative potential of everyone.
As a Building Experience Associate Designer you are responsible for shaping the way users of all ages engage with Mattel Building Sets during the building and play phases. This role ensures that the journey from opening a box to completing a model is smooth intuitive delightful and enriching.
You will be part of the Product Design team that create develop and execute innovative construction toys.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design Engineering Marketing Quality and others) to ensure the play experience is aligned with the intention of the different product elements while captivating kids and families around the globe.
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Collaborate with Product Designers Engineers and Graphic Designers to visualize the best building process.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Project Managers to ensure cohesive product experience and brand alignment.
- Develop clear consistent engaging and intuitive step-by-step building instructions.
- Conduct playtests and usability studies to observe how users build and interact with Mattel Building Sets products iterate on design when needed.
- Create and present building journeys that support flow state surprise and accomplished sense through clever part usage and narrative integration.
- Create digital renders using tools such as Solidworks and Adobe Creative Suites.
- Stay up to date with competitor products.
- Ensure the building experience adheres to Mattels quality standards.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and creative workshops.
Qualifications :
What Were Looking For:
- DEC or bachelors in industrial design or equivalent experience;
- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience;
- Passionate about design and construction toy industry;
- Have a strong interest in user-centered product design;
- Great project presentation skills;
- Initiative and teamwork skills;
- Creativity and resourcefulness in finding solutions;
- Have the will to improve to learn and to evolve;
- Demonstrate strong proficiency in 3D-2D software (SolidWorks and Adobe Suite);
- Knowledge of plastics - an asset;
- Interest & knowledge of pop culture video games figurine collection cinema;
- Comfortable in French; English is an asset.
- 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. Join Mattels Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company our employees and our culture. Also interested in signing up for job alerts Do so here!
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.
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 a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to creating a welcoming inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We are committed to providing accommodations to all applicants throughout the interview process upon request in all aspects of the selection process.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- CSS
- InVision
- Balsamiq
- HTML5
- Information Architecture
- Ux
- Usability
- Wireframing
- UI
- Axure
- Responsive Web Design
- Sketch
About Company
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 ... View more
