Posting Title Product Designer, Little People Collector Team Requisition Number R231978 Company Fisher-Price, Inc. Location East Aurora, New York Address 636 Girard Avenue Zip Code 14052-1884 Job Category Design 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: The Little People team is a multi-functional team that develops figures, playsets and vehicles for the world of Little People figures. The Little People line is divided into multiple segments: the core which focuses on products inspired by the world around us; a licensed based line that combines relevant properties (e.g. Batman, Disney Princess, Barbie, etc.) with toddler playset play patterns, and Little People Collector which targets the adult collector. We work in a collaborative, cross functional team environment with a wide range of disciplines, including design, marketing, play lab, graphics, communications, packaging, model services and a variety of engineering functions. Expect a design led, consumer centric and iterative development process for all products within the line. The Opportunity: Figure and product designer Mattel is currently seeking an industrial / Toy designer to join the Fisher-Price Little People Collector team. This position is part of a cross functional team focusing on Little People Collector sets. This designer will be creating the Little People figure designs, for the collector sets, that translate a vast range of licensed and non-licensed figure-based properties, into the Little People style and proportions. This position would also be part of a group of designers focusing on playsets, vehicles, and figures. Little People designs will be based on trends and consumer feedback to meet the expectations of parents as they journey into the role of parents of toddlers. This position is located in East Aurora, NY and is an in-person position. This position reports to the Design Manager of LP Design team. What Your Impact Will Be: Ability to design creatively within parameters of an established line and manufacturability Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a focus on Photoshop and Illustrator, and 2D creative programs Can demonstrate a proficient level of 3D digital modeling capabilities as well as digital rendering skills (example Z-brush, Rhino, Solidworks etc.) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Strong Character and figure design skill Ability to translate 2D Character design into a 3D vision / sculpt drawings Proficiency in communicating in 2D while interpreting and analyzing 3D files Portfolio demonstrating strong design excellence, forward visual thinking and superior problem solving An innovative, creative and prolific mindset to envision the possibilities and "what-ifs", with a fresh new perspective. Skilled in brainstorming and ideation Strong sketching and rendering ability Passion/knowledge of current culture, design and entertainment as well as trends in fashion and toys You are respectful of, yet unburdened by, legacy and existing norms Act decisively and with a strong sense of urgency. Continuously improving processes and removing barriers for workflows Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with people at all levels and across a global organization Strong organizational, time management and prioritizing skills with the ability to ju