Project Administrator NE

The Opportunity: The Barbie Product Design Team is a group of passionate and inspired designers dedicated to evolving one of the worlds most iconic brands through innovative product design storytelling and play experiences.

We are looking for a Project Administrator to support the Barbie Product Design Team in El Segundo CA. This role will be a critical member of the team helping coordinate product samples support milestone reviews and ensure seamless collaboration across cross-functional partners. This person will serve as a key liaison among multiple teams managing day-to-day communication and operational processes. We are looking for someone with excellent organizational skills strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Passion for product design and the Barbie brand is a plus.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Coordinate photo studio product samples including ordering tracking and distribution of physical samples to external studio production partners.
• Organize and maintain accurate product sample inventories to ensure product integrity for photography color reviews and milestone presentations.
• Partner with the design team to prepare products and materials for milestone reviews design packages presentations and style guides.
• Work with creative and technical execution teams to ensure product accuracy. Strong styling instincts and attention to detail are essential when preparing product samples and communicating styling direction to cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate closely with Product Design Packaging Creative Operations Photo Studio teams and Art Directors to coordinate product samples for photo shoots milestone meetings and presentations.
• Organize and communicate product updates changes and next steps across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Manage product sample ordering and tracking processes to support the Barbie Product Design Team maintain organized product archives and ensure design spaces and sample inventories are updated with the latest products and prototypes.
• Provide general administrative and project coordination support to ensure the smooth operation of the Product Design organization.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning embracing challenges and improving themselves.
• 2 years of experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong sense of urgency.
• Experience using Excel PowerPoint Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across the organization.
• Trusted partner who can handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively manage changing priorities and schedules.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience serving as a liaison between multiple teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational planning and prioritization capabilities.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range however base pay will be determined based on a candidates 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. 

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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. Join Mattels Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company our employees and our culture. Also interested in signing up for job alerts Do so here!

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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
This role is an in-office role Monday-Thursday and work from home on Fridays. We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth optimism and wellbeing where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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 worlds 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.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

Visit us at  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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time