Director Product Design- Disney/Pixar - Students
Director Product Design- Disney/Pixar - Students
Director Product Design- Disney/Pixar - Students
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<strong>Director</strong> <strong>Product</strong> <strong>Design</strong>- <strong>Disney</strong>/<strong>Pixar</strong><br />
There are over 2,000 employees working in El Segundo, and it is their creativity and talent that<br />
enables them to design, develop, and market our innovative toys. Much like our brands, our<br />
people also need development and growth opportunities. We believe that as our employees grow<br />
professionally, so will Mattel. Our comprehensive people development program addresses<br />
training, professional development, reward, and promotion.<br />
Mattel's <strong>Disney</strong> Creative team is seeking a <strong>Product</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Director</strong> to lead toy design for its<br />
<strong>Disney</strong>/<strong>Pixar</strong> Boys properties, including Cars and Toy Story. Cars is the second largest toy<br />
vehicle brand and Toy Story is one of the most recognized franchises in the world.<br />
Our ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with a proven track record in toy design, people<br />
leadership and brand management. This superstar design director will collaborate in architecting<br />
product lines, create a team environment where innovation thrives, effectively manage<br />
relationships with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing and engineering) and our licensors<br />
(e.g., <strong>Disney</strong>, <strong>Pixar</strong>), and drive and develop their global design team.<br />
RESPONSIBILITIES:<br />
' Leading and developing a team of product designers<br />
' Delivering successful lines of toys on time and on budget<br />
' Driving creative strategies for the <strong>Disney</strong> boys product lines<br />
' Collaborating with cross functional teams, including marketing, engineering, product integrity,<br />
consumer insights and legal<br />
' Collaborating with global design and development teams in Asia to achieve shared objectives<br />
' Effective and persuasive communication selling ideas to various audiences, including sales,<br />
retail, marketing and executives<br />
REQUIREMENTS:<br />
' Deep Toy <strong>Design</strong> experience with 10+ years creating successful product lines<br />
' Understanding of the toy industry, including retail, category landscape and brands<br />
' A strong practical understanding of design, development and manufacturing<br />
' At least 5 years of leadership/management experience. Large company experience is a plus<br />
' Experience with top-tier brands and licensors is a bonus<br />
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES<br />
' Team player and collaborator<br />
' A leader that people want to work for<br />
' Strong and decisive communicator<br />
' Executive presence<br />
' Strategic thinker with an innovative spirit<br />
' Iron clad work ethic<br />
' Positive attitude and sense of humor<br />
' Action oriented and results driven
Apply online: http://jobview.monster.com/<strong>Director</strong>-<strong>Product</strong>-<strong>Design</strong>-<strong>Disney</strong>-<strong>Pixar</strong>-Job-El-<br />
Segundo-US-106402551.aspx?WT.mc_n=SRST_xmattelx
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