Junior Project Coordinator, Brand Design

Company 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:

Our MEGA Brand Design team's mission is to create, develop and produce innovative visual communication strategies to promote and sell our products on different platforms, from packaging to marketing. With close collaboration between our internal and external experts, we aim to deliver creative visual strategies that will reinforce our brand and ensure the global success of our products.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

As the volume and complexity of our projects grow, we are expanding our coordination team to ensure seamless delivery and clear communication across all touchpoints. We're seeking a Junior Project Coordinator to support our Operations team. This role will partner closely with our Senior Coordinator and Operations Manager to manage timelines, support cross-functional planning, and act as a point of contact between internal teams and external creative agencies.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Supporting the Senior Coordinator and Operations Manager to help align priorities and coordinate workflow between teams
• Communication with Licensors & internal franchises for approval
• Point of contact between internal team and external agency. Providing quality check and ensuring all information is complete before sending to agencies
• Data entry for invoice purpose
• Handle administrative tasks related to agency coordination.
• Elevate potential risks to schedules and project to the Senior Coordinator and Operations Manager

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Recent graduate with 1–2 years of project coordination experience (agency experience a must)
• Experience in toys, consumer products, or advertising is a plus
• Familiarity with Adobe Workfront or similar tools
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities
• Time management and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Team spirit, high energy, excellent work ethic and the ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to develop, learn and grow
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

Additional Information

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.

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.

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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 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.

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