Lead Building Experience Designer

The Opportunity: 

As a Lead Building Experience Designer you are responsible for maintaining and shaping the vision the quality and consistency of 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.

As a strategist designer and leader you will work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams (design engineering marketing quality etc) to ensure the play experience is align with the intention of the different product element while captivating kids and families around the globe.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Lead and mentor the Building Experience Design team to ensure clear consistent engaging and intuitive step-by-step building instructions across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with product designers engineers and graphic designers to define the most optimal construction sequence.
• Partnering with the team manager and working closely with project managers help prioritize the team workloads while ensuring a uniform experience aligned with brand identity.
• Coordinate and oversee 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 emphasize fluidity surprise and a sense of accomplishment.
• Produce digital renderings using tools such as Solidworks and Adobe Creative Suites.
• Conduct competitive analysis.
• Define and ensure the building experience adheres to Mattels quality standards.
• Contribute to the evolution of design guidelines process improvements and best practices.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• DEC or Bachelor in Industrial Design or equivalent experience;
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant experience; including significant leadership experience;
• Passion for design and strong interest in the construction toy industry;
• Strong project presentation skills positive influence and decision-making ability;
• Broad vision with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously varying in complexity.
• Solid sense of initiative responsibility quality and attention to detail;
• Interest in user-centric product design approach;
• Sensitivity to storytelling;
• Creativity and resourcefulness in problem-solving;
• Natural supportive and inspiring leadership style;
• Willingness to continuously learn improve and evolve;
• Good proficiency with 3D-2D softwares (SolidWorks Adobe Suite etc);
• Knowledge of plastic materials is 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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time