Lead Consumer Products Designer – DTR

Please note that this role will be filled through , a third-party recruitment agency. However, all hiring processes, including applications and interviews, will be managed by Mattel.

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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:

The Mattel Global Creative Team provides dedicated design guidance and creative feedback throughout the product development and approval process, supporting licensed products across Mattel brands worldwide.

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Designer to join our Global Creative team, supporting DTR accounts across EMEA. In this role you will lead the design process, deliver innovative and trend-led design solutions, and ensure Mattel brands are translated into trend led & brand appropriate collections across Softlines and Hardlines categories.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Partner with regional commercial team to pitch current and prospective partners across EMEA
• Research and analyze current fashion, social and consumer trends as well as competitor offerings across the EMEA region to inform design direction
• Create inspiration mood boards and pitches with product, color and print direction
• Create new style guide directions & toolkits
• Lead the design process from concept development to final product, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and market trends
• Translate Mattel’s style guides, assets and IP into compelling product concepts
• Manage product development and approvals process.
• Collaborate closely with partners and cross-functional teams to ensure strong alignment and on-brand execution.

What We’re Looking For: 

• 7+ years of relevant experience in licensing, with strong exposure to Softlines, particularly fast fashion and ladieswear.
• Knowledge of home wear and hardlines & accessories.
• Solid graphic and product design experience, ideally within fashion or consumer products.
• Experience working with brand style guides and assets, with the ability to translate them into commercially relevant product concepts.
• Degree in Graphic/ Product Design or Art related disciplines
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and committed to excellence.
• Strong awareness of consumer, digital and fashion trends.
• Able to demonstrate a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves

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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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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.

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