Sr Product Designer – Licensed Dolls / Disney Princess

Posting TitleSr Product Designer – Licensed Dolls / Disney PrincessRequisition NumberR226490CompanyMattel HQ, Inc.LocationEl Segundo, CaliforniaAddress333 Continental BlvdZip Code90245Job CategoryDesign

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, entertain 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 Team:

The Disney Princess design team is a group of passionate and inspired designers with the goal of telling the best stories with the best toys on earth.  We are looking for motivated, magical storytellers to build out the kingdom of Disney Princess toys for kids.  Our products range from world-building playsets, fashionable and fun characters in doll form, and no story is complete without magical surprise experiences.  We work with an equally passionate cross function team that spans the globe with our international partners, making our design led toy company of Mattel one of the best in the industry.  Are you ready to bring happily ever after?

The Opportunity: 

Mattel, Inc. is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Sr. Product Designer to join the Disney Princess product design team. The group is focused on creating new products including fashion dolls and playsets; 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’ products as well as ideating new concepts.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Actively generate new toy ideas to enhance the brand
• Execute on both Product Designs and Graphic Designs
• Design and develops for fashion dolls, small dolls, playsets and / or advertised lines or segments
• Builds consensus between members throughout the design process
• Partner with Development Design, Engineering, Packaging and Cost Engineering to insure product integrity and marketing objectives
• Daily communication with Asia partners
• Successfully present and communicate their concepts to the design and marketing management and creative departments
• Manage the early phases of design and development with other disciplines within the

What We’re Looking For: 

• 3-5 years of fashion doll, small doll, playset design experience (licensed brand experience is a plus)
• Fashion experience helpful
• Skilled in sketching and illustration
• Ability to prove ideas out through sketch, breadboard or 3d model
• Must be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and 2D computer programs
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
• Knowledge of 3D CAD (Alias, Rhino 3D is a plus)
• Knowledge of material and manufacturing process for soft goods and plastics
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Ability to project manage
• Ideal candidate will exhibit interest and knowledge of the current trends. Understanding of features and play patterns in the toy industry is a plus.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design excellence and superior problem solving
• Personal Attributes Required: Creative, Self Motivated, Passionate about ‘Play’, Efficient, Proactive, Organized, Professional Maturity and the Ability to Assimilate Constructive Criticism

The annual base salary range for this position is between $85,000 and $105,000.
**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.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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 company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

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.