Sr Director, Product Design - Hot Wheels
Core
Lead a high-performing team of product designers to create and execute breakthrough product lines across a portfolio of Mattel brands, transforming brand strategy and consumer insights into innovative play experiences.
Role type
Senior Director, Product Design (Strategy & People Leadership)
Builds
Innovative product lines and play experiences for global consumer brands
Domain
Consumer Goods / Toys / Product Design
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product design strategy, team leadership, consumer insights translation, cross-functional partnership, manufacturing process knowledge, strategic thinking, portfolio management
Preferred skills
Global experience with Asia-based development teams, experience managing multiple brands simultaneously
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Establish creative vision and design strategy across brand portfolios; lead and mentor a team of product designers; partner with Marketing, Engineering, and Commercial teams to drive product execution; identify emerging consumer opportunities and white-space growth platforms; present product strategies to executive leadership.
Seniority
Senior Director, hands-on leadership with strategic oversight