Drive creative leadership for Mattel's portfolio, shaping global brand systems and cross-functional creative excellence.

• Define and elevate the creative vision for this portfolio of vehicles brands, ensuring distinct equities, consistency across each brand, innovation, and cultural relevance.
• Lead the development of global, idea-led campaigns and brand systems that drive engagement across audiences and business results.
• Champion, design and develop cohesive visual identities, brand foundations, narratives and messaging for all brands
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product Design, Packaging, Content, Digital, and Global teams to deliver best-in-class work.
• Provide clear, actionable direction to internal teams and external agencies to produce high-impact creative.
• Mentor, inspire and grow a multi-disciplinary team of designers, copywriters, and content creators.
• Effectively and clearly present and advocate creative work to cross functional teams and senior leadership to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Balance multiple high-profile initiatives, ensuring objectives are met and delivered on time and on budget without compromising creative excellence.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles (agency or in-house), with a strong foundation in branding, art direction and graphic design
• Proven success building and evolving global consumer brands.
• Demonstrated experience in digital, social, and content-driven ecosystems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Advertising, or related field (BFA preferred; advanced degree a plus).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and relevant creative production tools required.
• A strategic, conceptual thinker who turns insights into powerful brand storytelling.
• A hands-on creative leader with deep design sensibility and high craft standards.
• A brand architect experienced in defining and scaling brand narratives and storytelling frameworks, and establishing clear messaging and tone of voice guidelines that drive consistency and impact across all touchpoints.
• A culture-forward voice with strong awareness of trends across advertising, entertainment, gaming, retail, and social.
• Experienced in building and evolving iconic consumer brands across multi-generational audiences—from kids to collectors.
• A collaborative leader who thrives in a matrixed organization and builds strong cross-functional partnerships.
• An agency-savvy creative with experience directing and partnering with external agencies and production partners.
• A compelling communicator who can influence at all levels and inspire creative teams to do their best work

Benefits

• Competitive total pay programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential