Product Designer

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.

What Your Impact Will Be: Lead product development 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.

What We’re Looking For: Degree or Technical Institute diploma in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field. 3+ 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. Knowledge of toy manufacturing processes and materials. Familiar with AI design tools to support concept generation, visualization, and workflow efficiency. Good presentation and communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate 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.

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