Junior Project Coordinator, Brand Design

Mattel; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global toy company is seeking a Junior Project Coordinator to join their Operations team in Montreal. This role involves supporting the Senior Coordinator and Operations Manager, managing timelines, and acting as a contact point with external creative agencies. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with agency experience and strong communication skills. Join a company committed to empowering creativity and exploring the wonders of childhood.

Benefits

Recognition by Forbes as top workplace

Engaging workplace culture

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with 1-2 years of project coordination experience (agency experience a must).
• Experience in toys consumer products or advertising is a plus.
• Familiarity with project management tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Coordinator and Operations Manager in aligning priorities.
• Manage communication with Licensors and internal franchises.
• Act as a point of contact between internal teams and external agency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Team spirit

Education

Recent graduate with project coordination experience

Tools

Adobe Workfront

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity : As the volume and complexity of our projects grow we are expanding our coordination team to ensure seamless delivery and clear communication across all touchpoints. We’re seeking a Junior Project Coordinator to support our Operations team. This role will partner closely with our Senior Coordinator and Operations Manager to manage timelines, support cross-functional planning, and act as a point of contact between internal teams and external creative agencies.

What Your Impact Will Be

• Supporting the Senior Coordinator and Operations Manager to help align priorities and coordinate workflow between teams
• Communication with Licensors & internal franchises for approval
• Point of contact between internal team and external agency. Providing quality check and ensuring all information is complete before sending to agencies
• Data entry for invoice purpose
• Handle administrative tasks related to agency coordination
• Elevate potential risks to schedules and project to the Senior Coordinator and Operations Manager

Qualifications

What Were Looking For

• Recent graduate with 12 years of project coordination experience (agency experience a must)
• Experience in toys consumer products or advertising is a plus
• Familiarity with Adobe Workfront or similar tools
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities
• Time management and organizational skills as well as the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Team spirit, high energy, excellent work ethic, and the ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to develop, learn, and grow
• Demonstrated growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges and improving themselves

Additional Information

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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

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Experience

years

Vacancy

1