Creative Director, International Regions

Company DescriptionCREATIVITY 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 Franchise Creative International Regions team provides creative partnership for business partners through pitches, style guides, and creative direction that extends our iconic Mattel brands around the world.Job DescriptionThe Opportunity: The Creative Director connects across brands and regions to drive best in class-creative execution with partners, alignment to Global Creative, and support and mentor the Regional Franchise Creative teams. The Creative Director immersed in future trends, current state of the business, and the future of the Mattel’s brands. This role collaborates works closely with line of business partners and partner with the other Franchise Creative Directors to ensure the development and execution of global, relevant and brand-right creative strategies with all regional partners. This role must collaborate with external partners and be a wealth of creativity and storytelling pitches while understanding our different brands and company strategies. This is a fast-paced, visible role that needs an extremely high level of creativity and taste, excellent prioritization, organizational and collaboration/communication skills, and is for someone who can mentor and provide value to a talented international team.What Your Impact Will Be: Creative Director is responsible for the below at a high levelUp to date on current, emerging trends, international brands and able to curate/apply to multiple brandsGlobal pitch development: including partnering on the “why” not just the “what”Provide creative strategic direction and support to priority global licensees/programsEnsure timely approvalsSupport Halo programs/collaborations with design direction and identification of partners/pitchesPartner with cross functional creative teams to ensure needs of the regions/LOB are metA high-level connection and collaboration point across the globe and within the Creative team: partner to the other DirectorsDo-ing as well as direct-ingLeading, mentoring and developing their team: always pushing for creative improvementQualificationsWhat We’re Looking For: Requirements:10-12 years professional experience (AL level), including 4+ as a managerPortfolio demonstrating strong design excellence and superior problem solvingPartnership/collab, licensing, diverse product including fashion design experienceSkilled in Graphic Design, pitch creation and presentationAdvanced skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and Power point (InDesign is a plus)Strong knowledge of colors, materials and finishesAble to Draw and sketch as well as verbally communicate ideasKnowledge of hard and softlines manufacturing processesExperience in spatial, experiential design, publishing, gaming appreciatedStrong written and verbal communications skillsExcellent presentation skills requiredAbility to work autonomously and in a team environmentExcellent Collaborator and partnerAbility to delegate, coach and develop a creative teamStrong and impactful team leaderPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:Deeply Creative Problem SolverCollaborativeSelf-MotivatedPassionate about 'Play'Efficient and excellent at time managementProactiveOrganizedCuriousProfessional Maturity and the Ability to Assimilate and share Constructive CriticismThe annual base salary range for this position is between $150,000 and $215,000. **This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.Additional InformationDon’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 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 Affirmative Action/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 without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.Videos to watch: The Culture at Mattel Mattel Investor Highlights