Production Coordinator - Global Events Team

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 team produces dynamic toy fair galleries, trade show displays, live events, in-store pop-ups and sets for TV commercials and still photography shoots, supporting iconic brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher Price, among others. Our skilled expertise includes project management, CAD, graphic design, carpentry, fine art and industrial painting, welding, 3D printing and sculpting. Our work appears in San Diego Comic Con, Las Vegas Licensing Show, New York Toy Fair, Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Musée des Arts Décoratifs at the Louvre, Paris, Art Basel Miami and F.A.O. Schwartz Time Square, NY.

The Opportunity: 

The Production Coordinator is central to the day-to-day functionality of the Global Events Team. The role will report to the Lead Production Coordinator and work at Headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Responsible for coordinating departmental purchases, IT requests, travel (including domestic and international airfare, hotels and ground transportation), as well as local courier and domestic/international shipping requests.
• Responsible for maintaining departmental office supplies, job numbers, meeting notes, timesheets, internal calendars, and show schedules.
• Liaison with internal Purchasing, IT, and Facilities departments.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1-3 years’ experience in related field.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) preferred but not required
• Passion for their work and commitment to delivering first in class assets
• Team player who thrives on collaboration
• Ability to work over-time and occasional weekends
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The base hourly rate for this position is between $23.60 and $29.00 per hour
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/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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