Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries
Manager, Product Design - Tracks and Playsets
Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Overview
Posting Title: Manager, Product Design - Tracks and Playsets Requisition Number: R234572 Company: Mattel HQ, Inc. Location: El Segundo, California Address: 333 Continental Blvd Zip Code: 90245 Job Category: Design Pay Range: USD $104,800 and $152,000 Yearly The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. What We're Looking For
7+ years of cross-functional experience in a product development environment. Experience in Hot Wheels Licensed Entertainment Tracks and Playsets design with forward-thinking innovation. Data-driven with strong analytical and quantitative thinking. Collaborative and able to drive projects cross-functionally with a wide range of personalities. Self-directed problem-solver who can tackle challenges and manage multiple parallel projects. Structured thinker who can develop frameworks to support strategic decisions. Knowledge of trends in the toy space and adjacent industries. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects. Minimum of 2+ years of experience in production-related capacity. Passion for making great products. *Note: The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range; base pay is determined by location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs and benefits.* The Team
You are a design leader who manages a team of designers and empowers them to grow. Build strong business relationships with your team through collaboration, guidance, empathy, and trust. Maximize each designers skill and guide the team to fulfill strategic product needs. Lead by example and maintain professionalism, representing Mattels core values. You are also a role model who inspires your team to create toys that matter. The Opportunity
The Product Design Manager will lead and inspire designers on one or more key segments of Hot Wheels Licensed Entertainment Tracks and Playsets, creating innovative products. Stay on top of trends, pop culture, kid insights, and fun play. Execute and help create product design visions, strengthen the designers voice, and provide hands-on management when required to keep the business moving. Grow and develop your design team for future leadership within the organization. Responsibilities
Lead design initiatives for Hot Wheels Licensed Entertainment Tracks and Playsets; ideate, sketch, illustrate, and develop rough models; ensure final modeling and production readiness. Contribute to product design vision; bring fresh perspectives and design concepts; design for target consumers with usability in mind. Create and maintain a visual design language that aligns with the Hot Wheels edge and storytelling through play. Present concepts clearly to varied audiences; distill concepts into narratives to gain buy-in across the organization. Collaborate with Consumer Insights, Marketing, Packaging, Engineering, and Product Management teams; leverage cross-functional partnerships. Adapt to changing priorities and contribute to efforts outside core area as needed; manage multiple projects with internal and external resources. Hands-on involvement as needed to support the design team. Bonus: The Team and Leadership
Manage and mentor a team of designers; foster forward thinking and professional growth. Establish trust through collaboration, guidance, teamwork, and empathy; maximize designerss strengths. Lead by example and uphold Mattels values; inspire a team focused on impactful toys. How We Work
We are a purpose-driven company empowering generations to explore childhood. We value collaboration, innovation, and execution. We are a flexible workplace that balances in-person collaboration with remote/work-from-anywhere options to optimize performance and connection for moments that matter. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. We may consider applicants with arrest or conviction records as required by the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Videos to watch: The Culture at Mattel; Corporate Philanthropy.
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Posting Title: Manager, Product Design - Tracks and Playsets Requisition Number: R234572 Company: Mattel HQ, Inc. Location: El Segundo, California Address: 333 Continental Blvd Zip Code: 90245 Job Category: Design Pay Range: USD $104,800 and $152,000 Yearly The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. What We're Looking For
7+ years of cross-functional experience in a product development environment. Experience in Hot Wheels Licensed Entertainment Tracks and Playsets design with forward-thinking innovation. Data-driven with strong analytical and quantitative thinking. Collaborative and able to drive projects cross-functionally with a wide range of personalities. Self-directed problem-solver who can tackle challenges and manage multiple parallel projects. Structured thinker who can develop frameworks to support strategic decisions. Knowledge of trends in the toy space and adjacent industries. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects. Minimum of 2+ years of experience in production-related capacity. Passion for making great products. *Note: The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range; base pay is determined by location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs and benefits.* The Team
You are a design leader who manages a team of designers and empowers them to grow. Build strong business relationships with your team through collaboration, guidance, empathy, and trust. Maximize each designers skill and guide the team to fulfill strategic product needs. Lead by example and maintain professionalism, representing Mattels core values. You are also a role model who inspires your team to create toys that matter. The Opportunity
The Product Design Manager will lead and inspire designers on one or more key segments of Hot Wheels Licensed Entertainment Tracks and Playsets, creating innovative products. Stay on top of trends, pop culture, kid insights, and fun play. Execute and help create product design visions, strengthen the designers voice, and provide hands-on management when required to keep the business moving. Grow and develop your design team for future leadership within the organization. Responsibilities
Lead design initiatives for Hot Wheels Licensed Entertainment Tracks and Playsets; ideate, sketch, illustrate, and develop rough models; ensure final modeling and production readiness. Contribute to product design vision; bring fresh perspectives and design concepts; design for target consumers with usability in mind. Create and maintain a visual design language that aligns with the Hot Wheels edge and storytelling through play. Present concepts clearly to varied audiences; distill concepts into narratives to gain buy-in across the organization. Collaborate with Consumer Insights, Marketing, Packaging, Engineering, and Product Management teams; leverage cross-functional partnerships. Adapt to changing priorities and contribute to efforts outside core area as needed; manage multiple projects with internal and external resources. Hands-on involvement as needed to support the design team. Bonus: The Team and Leadership
Manage and mentor a team of designers; foster forward thinking and professional growth. Establish trust through collaboration, guidance, teamwork, and empathy; maximize designerss strengths. Lead by example and uphold Mattels values; inspire a team focused on impactful toys. How We Work
We are a purpose-driven company empowering generations to explore childhood. We value collaboration, innovation, and execution. We are a flexible workplace that balances in-person collaboration with remote/work-from-anywhere options to optimize performance and connection for moments that matter. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. We may consider applicants with arrest or conviction records as required by the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Videos to watch: The Culture at Mattel; Corporate Philanthropy.
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