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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:

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: 

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 his or her creativity and good control of the tools of an industrial designer.  The chosen candidate will also be excited about the toy 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, etc.;
• 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 in Industrial Design or equivalent experience;
• 0 to 3 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 a great attention to detail and aesthetics;
• Have the will to improve, to learn and to evolve; 
• Respect deadlines & control the product's budget;
• Be a powerful user of 3D-2D software, (SolidWorks, C4D, Adobe Suite...);
• Knowledge of plastics - an asset;
• Interest & knowledge of pop culture, video games, figurine collection, cinema;
• Comfortable in French; English is an asset.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

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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. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!
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 portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold 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 generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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