The Opportunity: 
Mattel, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled, experienced and self-motivated Lead Designer to join its Action Figure product design team.  The group is focused on creating new product opportunities; by understanding the consumer, trends and technology that are then translated into successful product. This involves creating and communicating toy concepts in 2D and/or 3D models to design and marketing management.As Lead Designer, you must be well versed in conceptualizing and expressing big ideas across multiple touchpoints. Teamwork is essential; you'll align with multiple internal teams, including product design, development, marketing, packaging, content, and live events. You must be a self-starter and able to manage a variety of projects at once.What Your Impact Will Be:  Actively generate new product opportunitiesSuccessfully present and communicate their concepts to the design and marketing management and creative departmentsBuilds consensus between members throughout the design processPartner with Development, Design, Engineering, Packaging and Cost Engineering to ensure product integrity and marketing objectivesDaily communication with Asia partnersOversee all phases of design and development with other disciplines within the company and ensure the creative vision endures through productionThinks strategically; envisions how each product segment compliments the broader Mattel portfolio and stands apart from the competitive setEfficiently manage and deliver multiple projects on scheduleFunction as a brand steward to ensure standards are maintained with our cross-functional teams and external partnersTake a strategic approach to address challenges and create solutionsWork with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback on our work and our processes to ensure the project aligns with expectationsTake personal accountability and collaborate positively with team members and all cross functional business partnersMaintain a self-motivated approach with a consistently positive attitude