Qualifications
What We Are Looking For:DEC or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or equivalent experience;0 to 3 years of relevant experience;A passion for design with a keen interest in the construction toy industry;Proficient in hand sketching & creating models;Strong project presentation skills;Initiative and teamwork capability;Creativity and resourcefulness in problem-solving;Attention to detail and aesthetics;A willingness to improve, learn, and grow;Ability to meet deadlines & manage product budget;Proficient in 3D-2D software (SolidWorks, C4D, Adobe Suite...);Knowledge of plastics – an asset;Interest & knowledge in popular culture, video games, action figure collecting, cinema;
About the job
Opportunity:
At Mattel, we take pride in providing unique play experiences that foster growth and development, striving to unlock everyone's creative potential.
The ideal candidate will bring creativity and strong industrial design skills to our construction toy design team. The selected individual will be passionate about toys and committed to achieving exceptional results in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
Reporting to the Product Design Manager, this role entails developing construction toys from ideation to production follow-ups, including delivering comprehensive technical production specifications. The product design role collaborates with graphic, engineering, and marketing teams.
Your Impact:
- Conceptualize new construction toy ideas;
- Execute product development activities: sketches, block constructions, formal and functional research, defining decorations & colors, etc.;
- Develop a thorough knowledge of licensed properties;
- Create 3D study models (mock-ups and prototypes);
- Prepare presentation images & product submissions;
- Participate in cost and feasibility analyses of products;
- Develop new 3D parts that integrate into the system, ready for injection;
- Plan & generate images for the assembly of instruction booklets;
- Work closely with other departments including engineers, project managers, brand managers, graphic designers, and more;
- Present and communicate various concepts during formal presentations.
About Mattel, Inc.
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It is our heritage and our future. We don't just make toys; we create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences, and contribute to children's development through play. At Mattel, we excel when every team member feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can be their authentic selves and give their best every day. We value and share a boundless diversity of ideas and voices that evolve and expand our perspectives, impacting our brands, partners, and suppliers.The Team:Located in Montreal, the Mattel Building Sets Campus is a creative hub dedicated to the development of Mattel Brick Shop and Mega Bloks products for an international audience. The campus brings together multidisciplinary teams committed to innovation.
