Company DescriptionCREATIVITY 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.
Job DescriptionThe Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled
Lead Talent Acquisition Partner with a strong background in the
digital games and applications industry, particularly in
free-to-play (F2P) mobile games, to join our growing team. This individual will play a critical role in sourcing, engaging, and hiring top talent for our growing Mattel Digital Studios organization, covering games, AI and other digital product initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting for roles that span product, marketing, analytics, creative, and operations within the
publishing side of games and applicationsWhat Your Impact Will Be: - Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment processes - from intake meetings and sourcing strategies to offer negotiation and onboarding - for publishing-related roles in the digital games and applications space.
- Strategic Talent Sourcing: Proactively identify and attract talent across publishing disciplines including UA/Growth, Marketing, LiveOps, Product Management, UI/UX Design, Analytics, Data Science, and Community Management.
- Channels Beyond LinkedIn: Own a channel strategy beyond LinkedIn (e.g., Deconstructor of Fun, Hitmarker, Amir Satvat, ArtStation Jobs, Games Jobs Direct; relevant Slack/Discord communities) and optimize paid/free distribution to reach the right craft audiences.
- Industry Expertise: Stay current on trends, talent movements, and competitive intelligence within the digital games and applications ecosystem to inform recruiting strategies.
- Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with hiring managers and executives to define role requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.
- Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for both current and future openings.
- Employer Branding: Represent the company authentically in the gaming community to strengthen our reputation as an employer of choice for games and applications professionals.
- Recruiting Metrics: Track and report on key recruiting metrics, providing insights and recommendations to improve hiring efficiency and quality.
QualificationsWhat We're Looking For:- 5+ years of recruiting experience within the digital games industry.
- Proven success recruiting for roles on the publishing side (e.g., marketing, UA, product, community, analytics).
- Strong knowledge of the global games and applications talent landscape and an established network within the mobile games and applications community.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Comfortable partnering with senior leadership and influencing hiring decisions with data-driven insights.
- Commitment to building diverse hiring slates through targeted community partnerships.
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of player communities and market dynamics.
*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay 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.
Additional InformationDon'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. Join Mattel's 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.
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 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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