Mattel
Toy and family entertainment
AssociateProductDesigner
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“Associate Product Designer at Mattel. Skills: Product Design, Industrial Design, 3D-2D Software Proficiency, Ideation, Prototyping. Development of Construction Toys, from ideation to production follow-up. Delivery of complete technical production specifications”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieving extraordinary results in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment
Industry & Context.
Resourcefulness in finding solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
DEC or Bachelor in Industrial Design or equivalent, 0 to 3 years of relevant experience, Mastering hand sketching & model making, Great project presentation skills, Initiative and teamwork, Creativity and resourcefulness in finding solutions, Great attention to detail, Will to improve, to learn and to grow, Respect deadlines & control the product's development, Be a powerful user of 3D-2D software, (SolidWorks, C4D, Adobe Suite. . . ), Knowledge of plastics
Nice to Have
Interest in the construction toy industry, Interest & knowledge of pop culture, video games, figurine collection, Comfortable in English is an asset, Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves
What You'll Do.
Development of Construction Toys
from ideation to production follow-up
Delivery of complete technical production specifications
Ideation of new construction toys
Carry out activities related to product development: sketches
formal and functional research
definition of decorations & colors
Develop a high level of knowledge of licensed properties
Realize 3D study models (mock-ups and prototypes)
Create presentation images & product renderings
Participate in the cost and feasibility analysis of products
Development of new 3D parts that can be integrated into the system
Plan & generate images for the assembly of instruction manuals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partners with the Graphics, Engineering and Marketing Teams; Work in close collaboration with other departments including Engineers, Project Managers, Brand Managers, Graphic Designers and Marketing; Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Introduce and communicate the various concepts in formal presentations
Process & Methodology
Control the product's development timeline
Full Job Description
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 : Located in Montreal, the Mattel Building Sets Campus is a creative hub focused on developing Mattel Brick Shop and Mega Bloks products for a global audience. The campus brings together cross-functional teams who collaborate to support innovation, creativity, and the evolution of iconic building brands. As part of Mattel’s global organization, the Montreal campus offers an inspiring environment where ideas grow and teams work together to bring imaginative building experiences to life. The Opportunity: At Mattel, we pride ourselves on providing unique play experiences that stimulate growth and development, striving to unleash the creative potential of everyone. The ideal candidate will bring to the Toy Design team his or her creativity and good control of the tools of an industrial designer. The chosen candidate will also be excited about the toy and committed to achieving extraordinary results in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment. Under the responsibility of the Manager, Product Design, the Product Designer will be responsible for the development of Construction Toys, from ideation to production follow-up, including the delivery of complete technical production specifications. The Product Designer partners with the Graphics, Engineering and Marketing Teams. What Your Impact Will Be: * Ideation of new construction toys concepts; * Carry out activities related to product development: sketches, block
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