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"Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future."
— Robert L. Peters
Sr Product Designer - Vehicles (Die-Cast & Graphics)
Mattel • United States of America 🇺🇸
Lead the design and development of innovative die-cast vehicle products, focusing on both real-world and fantasy automotive culture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to production while staying ahead of trends in automotive and youth culture.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, design, and develop innovative die-cast vehicle products inspired by both real-world and fantasy automotive culture.
- Create compelling character/vehicle designs using 2D and 3D medium, Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD modeling, digital prototypes, and high-fidelity visualizations using industry-leading software.
- Design bold, authentic, and engaging vehicle graphics that amplify storytelling and collectability.
- Partner with engineers, marketers, and other designers to bring vehicles from concept to production.
- Stay ahead of automotive trends, pop culture, motorsports, and youth culture to ensure designs resonate with diverse audiences.
- Experiment with new workflows, materials, finishes, and technologies that enhance design storytelling and consumer engagement.
- Provide design leadership and inspiration to junior designers, setting the bar for creativity and executional excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5+ years of design experience in automotive, toy, consumer products, or related industries.
- Expertise in vehicles—both real-world automotive culture and toy/scale design.
- Proficiency in 3D design software (Alias, Rhino, Blender, SolidWorks, KeyShot, etc.) and visualization tools.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools for concept generation, rendering, or visualization.
- Strong foundation in graphic design for product, packaging, or surface applications.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly creative environment with shifting priorities.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Exceptional portfolio showcasing expertise in both vehicle design and graphic execution.
Key Skills
- 3D design software (Alias, Rhino, Blender, SolidWorks, KeyShot, etc.)
- Visualization tools
- AI-assisted design tools
- Graphic design for product, packaging, or surface applications
- Fast-paced, highly creative environment
- Self-motivated, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset
- Exceptional portfolio
About Mattel
We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it. 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, Polly Pocket, and Barney, 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. Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best
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