Senior Product Designer

Mattel • East Aurora, NY

226d • Onsite

About The Position

Mattel is currently seeking an industrial / Toy designer to join the Fisher-Price Little People team. This designer will be creating the Little People playsets, vehicles, and figures for Little People core and licensed segments. That translates a vast range of licensed and non-licensed figure-based properties, into the Little People style and proportions. Little People designs will be based on trends and consumer feedback to meet the expectations of parents as they journey into the role of parents of toddlers. This position is located in East Aurora, NY and is an in-person position (NOT REMOTE). This position reports to the Design Manager of LP Design team. The ideal candidate exemplifies creativity, imagination, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment. Successful applicants manage multiple projects while showcasing an understanding of the consumer, trends and innovation that are then translated into high-quality products.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Industrial Design, Toy Design or equivalent degree
• 3-5 years of toy design experience (newborn/baby/preschool toy design experience highly preferred)
• Experience with Children's Consumer Products is preferred
• Knowledge of material and manufacturing processes, specifically plastics
• Portfolio/work samples must be included in order to be considered

Responsibilities

• Ability to design creatively within parameters of an established line and manufacturability
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a focus on Photoshop and Illustrator, and 2D creative programs
• Demonstrate a proficient level of 3D digital modeling capabilities as well as digital rendering skills (example Z-brush, Rhino, Solidworks etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong Character and figure design skill
• Translate 2D Character design into a 3D vision / sculpt drawings
• Proficiency in communicating in 2D while interpreting and analyzing 3D files
• Demonstrate strong design excellence, forward visual thinking and superior problem solving
• Innovative, creative and prolific mindset to envision possibilities and 'what-ifs'
• Skilled in brainstorming and ideation
• Strong sketching and rendering ability
• Passion/knowledge of current cultural, design and entertainment trends
• Act decisively and with a strong sense of urgency
• Continuously improve processes and remove barriers for workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree