Lead Game Designer — Tabletop & Prototyping

Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Competitive pay & benefits

Job summary

Mattel is seeking an experienced Lead Product Designer to shape the future of its iconic games portfolio, including UNO, Pictionary, Scrabble, and more. You will bridge gameplay systems, physical design, prototyping, and creative leadership.

This senior IC collaborates across Design, Marketing, Engineering, Packaging, Licensing, and Operations to transform ideas into engaging products while mentoring peers and staying hands-on.

Qualifications

• 7+ years designing tabletop, card, party or family games and related physical products.
• Experience leading complete game development from ideation to commercialization.
• Strong portfolio showing physical product design and engaging play experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new gameplay experiences across Mattel's portfolio.
• Own complex projects from concept through prototyping, playtesting, and final release.
• Translate gameplay into intuitive physical products against feasibility and cost constraints.
• Mentor and collaborate with other designers and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Game design

Product design

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Playtesting

Tools

CAD

Prototyping tools

Sketching

Job description

Mattel is seeking an experienced Lead Product Designer to shape the future of its iconic games portfolio, including UNO, Pictionary, Scrabble, and more. You will bridge gameplay systems, physical design, prototyping, and creative leadership.

This senior IC collaborates across Design, Marketing, Engineering, Packaging, Licensing, and Operations to transform ideas into engaging products while mentoring peers and staying hands-on.