Mattel is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations.

In January 2008, Mattel was named to FORTUNE Magazine’s prestigious “100 Best Companies to Work for” list. Mattel is the only toy company to make the 2008 list. Mattel also is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of 2007's 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies.

Senior level Designer- (Project Designer for Consumer Products)

There are over 2,000 employees working in El Segundo, and it is their creativity and talent that enables them to design, develop, and market our innovative toys. Much like our brands, our people also need development and growth opportunities. We believe that as our employees grow professionally, so will Mattel. Our comprehensive people development program addresses training, professional development, reward, and promotion.

Mattel Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Level Designer to join its Girls Brands Consumer Products Design team.

We're currently seeking a senior level Designer with art direction skills and experience to lead the design direction for some of our girl-focused brands. We need someone with a vision for what's new and fresh and the ability to bring it to life on youth products. The best candidate for this position will be able to direct other designers and outside agencies, but also have the ability to roll up his/her sleeves and design.

Consumer Products Design is a division of Mattel that specializes in designing licensed products ranging from apparel and accessories to sporting goods, consumer electronics, and more. We design everything BUT toys for the world's leading kids' brands.


Responsibilities:
' Creatively direct style guides
' Direct outside designers to bring your vision to life
' Conceptualize and design trend-relevant graphics
' Collaborate with internal design and marketing teams during product inception and refinement phases
' Collaborate with external licensees to elevate their designs
' Review design submissions from licensees and offer feedback
' Lead trend and competitive research

Qualifications:
' Degree in Design, Illustration or relevant experience
' Minimum of 5 years experience in design relative to the above interest
' Ability to art direct outside agencies and vendors effectively
' Strong visual dialog skills through sketching, or digital tools
' In depth knowledge of girls youth culture
' Highly proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator
' Ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple projects and tight deadlines
' The ability to present to audiences large and small
' Can-do attitude, and strong work ethic