Associate Project Manager - Creative Operations

Mattel Open · verified Sep 16, 2026

On-site El Segundo Full-time Manager Creative

Mid-level Creative role at Mattel. El Segundo · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll oversee brand asset production across packaging, eCommerce, and social channels in WorkFront
You'll coordinate samples, 3D renders, and high-resolution images with teams across the business
You'll support photo shoots through planning documents, logistics, product preparation, and on-set coordination
You'll run weekly status meetings, surface blockers, and keep deliverables moving
You'll organize, tag, publish, and improve workflows for accurate, on-brand digital assets

What you bring

You bring project management experience and can handle multiple tasks while staying focused
You communicate clearly, stay organized, and bring leadership, professionalism, and business judgment
You can lead meetings, present to senior audiences, and provide strong client service
You understand photo or video production and can build processes while following established procedures
You have experience with Workfront or similar tools, plus MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud

Who this fits

This role suits a collaborative, communicative, nimble project manager who enjoys creative production and cross-functional coordination. You'll work onsite in El Segundo and support visual assets across packaging, eCommerce, and social media.

From the employer

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 Opportunity:

Associate PM – Creative Operations helps to drive the completion of visual assets for assigned Brands through the consumer journey, from Packaging to eCommerce, and Social Media.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Track and manage omnichannel asset creation in WorkFront for assigned Mattel brands
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure samples, 3D renders, and high-res images
Support photo shoot production, including shoot sheets, logistics, product prep, and on-set coordination
Lead weekly status meetings to track deliverables and escalate blockers as needed
Maintain digital assets through tagging, organization, and publishing workflows
Partner with Creative and Production to ensure asset accuracy and brand consistency
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows
Document and communicate clearly to support cross-functional alignment

What We’re Looking For:

Core Values: Nimble, Communicative, & Collaborative
Strong experience in project management, able to focus and multitask
Strong sense of organization, leadership, communication, and business acumen
Professionalism - must possess excellent client service skills
Ability to lead meetings and present at a high level
Production experience or knowledge of photo and video production
Ability to create process and follow procedures
Experience with Workfront or other management tools, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud

This position is onsite in El Segundo

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay 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.

Don’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. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

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.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Beware of recruiting scams: Mattel will only contact you through official @mattel.com or @smartrecruiters.com email addresses and will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process.

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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