Brand Creative Project Lead — Cross-Functional Delivery

Mattel, Inc.; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Lead Brand Creative Project Manager in the New York area to orchestrate end-to-end creative initiatives across Brand Creative and cross-functional teams. You will own intake, prioritization, scheduling, and delivery, ensuring work aligns with brand priorities and business goals.

You will partner with Brand Creative Leader and multiple partners including Marketing, Product Design, Packaging, Digital, and external agencies to drive efficient workflows and deliver on time.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in creative project management, marketing, advertising, design, production, or creative operations.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience partnering with creative teams and cross-functional partners to deliver integrated campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of Brand Creative projects from intake through final asset delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, resource plans.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, remove obstacles, communicate status to stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with priorities.
• Continuously improve workflows and operational efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Agency/CPG experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Mattel is seeking a Lead Brand Creative Project Manager in the New York area to orchestrate end-to-end creative initiatives across Brand Creative and cross-functional teams. You will own intake, prioritization, scheduling, and delivery, ensuring work aligns with brand priorities and business goals.

You will partner with Brand Creative Leader and multiple partners including Marketing, Product Design, Packaging, Digital, and external agencies to drive efficient workflows and deliver on time.