Product Designer - One

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.

The ideal candidate will bring to the Toy Design team their creativity and good control of the tools of an Industrial Designer. The chosen candidate will also be excited about toys and committed to achieving extraordinary results in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

Under the responsibility of the Manager, Product Design, the Product Designer will be responsible for the development of Construction Toys, from ideation to production follow-up, including the delivery of complete technical production specifications. The Product Designer partners with the Graphics, Engineering and Marketing Teams.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Ideation of new construction toys concepts;
• Carry out activities related to product development: sketches, block constructions, formal and functional research, definition of decorations & colors;
• Develop a high level of knowledge of licensed properties;
• Realize 3D study models (mock-ups and prototypes);
• Create presentation images & product submissions;
• Participate in the cost and feasibility analysis of products;
• Development of new 3D parts that can be integrated into the system, ready for injection;
• Plan & generate images for the assembly of instruction booklets;
• Work in close collaboration with other departments including Engineers, Project Managers, Brand Managers, Graphic Designers and others;
• Introduce and communicate the various concepts in formal presentations.

What We’re Looking For:

• DEC or bachelor’s in industrial design or equivalent experience;
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience;
• Passionate about design and interest in the construction toy industry;
• Mastering hand sketching & model making;
• Great project presentation skills;
• Initiative and teamwork skills;
• Creativity and resourcefulness in finding solutions;
• Possess great attention to detail and aesthetics;
• Have the will to improve, to learn and to evolve;
• Respect deadlines & control the product's budget;
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in 3D and 2D software (Solid Works, C4D, Adobe Suite);
• Knowledge of plastics - an asset;
• Interest & knowledge of ''geek culture'', video games, figurine collection, cinema;
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

We invite you to submit your portfolio!

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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…