Associate Project Manager - Creative Operations

El Segundo, CA (On-site)

$38/hr – $49/hrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize asset production workflows across Mattel brands, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand assets on time.

  • Own omnichannel asset tracking and publish workflows for multiple brands.
  • Must-have: strong project management experience with tools like Workfront.
  • Standout: ability to lead cross-functional meetings and drive process improvements.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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 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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
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Mattel, Inc.

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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 WorkTM and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators.

Founded in 1945
El Segundo, California, USA
12K employees (2,443 in marketing)
62% recommend to a friend
74% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
9M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.1%
Direct
50.8%
Referral
3.4%
Social
4%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,522 (12% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
8.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
13

Funding

Total Funding
$600M
Last Raise
$600M
Post IPO Debt, 4 months ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $600M

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