Associate Structural Designer Job Montréal area,Montreal Province de Québec Canada,Engineering

Location: Montreal

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.

The Team
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Located in Montreal, the Mattel Building Sets Campus is a creative hub focused on developing Mattel Brick Shop and Mega Bloks products for a global audience. The campus brings together cross-functional teams who collaborate to support innovation, creativity, and the evolution of iconic building brands. As part of Mattel’s global organization, the Montreal campus offers an inspiring environment where ideas grow and teams work together to bring imaginative building experiences to life.

The Opportunity:

Our Structural Packaging Design team is dedicated to designing, developing, and producing innovative and functional packaging solutions that showcase our products while meeting market demands. From ideation to production, we work closely with internal and external partners to create ingenious, eco-friendly packaging concepts that align with our brand identity and contribute to the global success of our products. In this context, we are looking for a creative and motivated Associate Structural Designer with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while working both independently and collaboratively.

Reporting to the Structural Packaging Manager, the successful candidate will design toy packaging that meets high standards of quality, originality, ingenuity, and cost optimization, in close collaboration with internal and external teams.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Carry out activities related to product ideation (sketches, research on competing products).

Support the structural team in the development and assembly of prototypes.

Participate in the design of original and ingenious packaging.

Produce prototypes for internal approval.

Prepare the necessary documents for submission and production.

Validate the packaging with its contents and take the necessary steps for production.

Resolve production-related issues.

Work closely with the engineering, graphic design, marketing, and product design teams.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in industrial design, packaging engineering, or a related field.

1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, sometimes under pressure.

Independence, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Strong ability to work in a team and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Good manual dexterity.

Knowledge of Artios, Photoshop, and Illustrator (an asset).

Knowledge of AutoCAD, Solid Works, and MS Office.

Good understanding of packaging materials (cardboard, paper, plastic, etc.) and manufacturing processes.

Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

Bilingualism (asset).

Creativity, curiosity, and... a touch of madness!

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. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture.

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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.


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