Location: Los Angeles, CA
Discipline: UX / Product Design
Experience: TBD
Compensation: TBD
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
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What Your Impact Will Be:
Leads low to medium model making projects and prototype development with basic mechanical features working from drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
Utilizes CAD applications to support projects when required or beneficial.
Receives direction from Leads and partners with D&D personnel on projects.
Assists in ideation and invention on projects when appropriate.
Supports modelmaking for meetings, trade shows, testing, etc.
Cross-trains to increase skillset and knowledge.
Adheres to safe working practices.
Supports maintenance of work areas and equipment.
Supports other functional areas as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
Working understanding of model making practices.
Working understanding of at least one specialized process i.e., roto-molding, mold making, casting, color matching, painting, scanning, laser cutting, CNC, 3DP, etc.
Working understanding of shop machinery i.e., mill, drill press, lathe, grinder, table saw, band saw, etc.
Experience with one or more 3D CAD applications i.e., Creo, SolidWorks, Rhino, Freeform, ZBrush, Alias, etc.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills preferred.
Utilization of applications i.e., Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc. preferred.
Understanding of engineering and manufacturing requirements helpful.
Education/Experience (one or more of the following)
Completion of a certified apprenticeship program including CAD training and utilization.
College or trade school plus work experience as a modelmaker with CAD utilization for consumer products or toys.
Work experience as a modelmaker with CAD utilization for consumer products or toys with demonstrable advancement of skills and responsibilities.
What It’s Like to Work Here:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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.
