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.

Lifestyle Editor (Craft and Party Development)

American Girl is one of the nation's top direct marketers, children's publishers, and experiential retailers. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel, voted one of Fortune Magazine's 2008 Best Companies to Work For! American Girl is headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin, near Madison. Middleton was voted #1 in Money Magazine's 2007 "Best Places to Live" Small Town ranking.

At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are the best of the best -- creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals. As the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl® and Fisher-Price®, Mattel is not only one of the best places to work, it's also a lot of fun.

American Girl/Mattel offers a positive working environment, excellent compensation and benefits, and a community-centered corporate philosophy. If you're as excited about the future as we are, consider this opportunity.

American Girl celebrates girls through our premium quality dolls, books, clothing and accessories. The idea of 'play' is truly at the core of American Girl's values. From our product line and mission statement to our work ethic and benefits, the playfulness is evident in much that we do. Our headquarters are located in Middleton, Wisconsin. This city has been nationally recognized for its excellent schools, and for being one of the best cities in the country in which to live, work and raise a family. Come and experience play at American Girl.

Are you a talented editor and writer with a genuine interest and true delight in the enthusiasm of girls?

Can you dream up fabulous parties and cool crafts that girls will love?

Do you have an eye for style and design that will catch a girl's interest?

Then we'd like to talk with you about joining the staff of American Girl, an award-winning national magazine for girls ages 8 to 12.

Requirements include:
-Associates or Bachelors degree in English or graphic design
-Previous writing and editing experience
-Experience developing crafts, parties, and activities for publication
-Photo styling experience, both tabletop and model

Strong candidates will have:
-Previous recipe development experience
-Experience developing crafts and activities for children

Apply online at mattel.com/careers
American Girl is an equal-opportunity employer EEO/AA M/F/V/D