Associate Scenic Artist

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:

Our team works alongside Mattel Creative Services and Mattel Creations to build dynamic trade show displays and sets for TV commercials and still photography shoots, supporting iconic brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher Price, among others. Our skilled expertise includes CAD, carpentry, fine art and industrial painting, welding, 3D printing and sculpting. Our work appears in San Diego Comic Con, Las Vegas Licensing Show, New York Toy Fair, Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Musee des Arts Decoratifs at the Louvre, Paris, Art Basel Miami and F.A.O. Schwartz Time Square, NY.

The Opportunity:

The Associate Scenic Artist is an entry level position whose duties include preparing props and scenery for paint. He/she should be familiar with mixing custom colors and color matching, assisting in the installation and strike of sets while helping organize inventory, maintaining cleanliness of the shop and equipment and have general knowledge with the use of table saws, paint guns, power sanders and a variety of hand tools.

The role will report to the Supervisor and will work at headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

What Your Impact Will Be:

* Support team as needed with painting, assembly and installation of sets.

* Keep tools and materials stocked and stored correctly.

* Maintain clean and safe work environment.

* This is a physical job that requires standing for long periods of time, participating in team lifts of materials weighing up to 50 pounds while abiding by all safety guidelines.

What We're Looking For:

* 1-3 years' experience in related field

* Passion for their work and commitment to delivering first in class assets

* Team player who thrives on collaboration

* Detail oriented and ability to translate design ideas to the final product

* Ability to perform moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.) while stocking supplies and moving scenery

* Ability to work over-time and occasional weekend

The base hourly rate for this position is between$18.00 and $23.00

**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.

Don't meet every single requirement?At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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.

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Mattel is an Affirmative Action/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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