Licensing Associate - Product Development

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 Team:

• Oversee approval stages for product, packaging, and marketing materials for designated properties. Ensure approvals are received promptly and efficiently to ensure schedule adherence.
• Track and archive each approval milestone on an item-by-item level.
• Attend team meetings and communicate the status of approvals to all team members.
• Proactively initiate the approvals process by working with the product development team to determine sufficient lead time for meeting milestones.
• Work with Sr. Approvals Associate and Manager to negotiate with licensors when disputes occur, to the satisfaction of both Mattel and licensor. Write proposals and justifications to ensure approval is secured to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Educate cross-functional team on licensor requirements to help ensure schedule adherence.
• Ensure follow-up submissions happen promptly.
• Facilitate asset requests.
• Communicate samples requirements to manufacturing plants, follow up on ship dates, and regularly update the tracking log.
• Identify when the needs of the licensor and/or Mattel are at risk and work with the Manager to resolve them quickly.
• Interface with the cross-functional team regularly to ensure a complete understanding of product lines.
• Projects and reports as necessary.
• Back up peers as needed.

The Opportunity:

The Licensing Approvals Associate ensures the success of licensed products and fosters professional relationships between Mattel and its licensors. This crucial role ensures compliance with Mattel standards and fulfills the contractual obligations of our licensing partners.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding organization and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, work independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment while handling a high volume of work and multiple projects simultaneously.
• A generally positive, calm demeanor, proactive approach, and resilient spirit.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, primarily Illustrator and Photoshop.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of licensing or product development experience in a consumer products, brand management, or licensing environment.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $64,000.00 and $92,000.00.

**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary 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.

Don't meet every single requirement?At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 athttps://jobs.mattel.com/andwww.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.

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