Associate Project Manager - Creative Operations

Mattel; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel, a global leader in toys and imagination, is seeking an Associate PM - Creative Operations to help drive the completion of visual assets across brands along the consumer journey.

You will manage asset creation in WorkFront, coordinate samples, 3D renders, and high-res images, and support photo shoots from planning to on-set. This onsite role in El Segundo partners with Creative and Production to ensure asset accuracy and brand consistency while streamlining workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience and ability to multitask.
• Excellent organization, communication, and business acumen.
• Professional client service skills and leadership in meetings.
• Production knowledge of photo/video preferred.
• Experience with Workfront or similar tools; MS Office; Adobe Creative Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage omnichannel asset creation for assigned brands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure samples, renders, and images.
• Support photo shoot production including sheets, logistics, and on-set coordination.
• Lead weekly status meetings to track deliverables and blockers.
• Maintain and publish digital assets with tagging and organization.
• Ensure asset accuracy and brand consistency with Creative and Production.
• Identify process improvements to streamline workflows.
• Document and communicate clearly for cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Project management

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Leadership

Client service

Meetings facilitation

Tools

Workfront

MS Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

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 Opportunity:

Associate PM - Creative Operations helps to drive the completion of visual assets for assigned Brands through the consumer journey, from Packaging toeCommerce,and Social Media.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• 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 shoot sheets, logistics, product prep, and on-set coordination
• Lead weekly status meetings to track deliverables and elevate 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

What We’re Looking For:

• 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

This position is onsite in El Segundo

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

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 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.

Videos to watch:

• The Culture at Mattel
• Corporate Philanthropy