Set Builder

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’s Global Trade Show Services, 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, Musée des Arts Décoratifs at the Louvre, Paris, Art Basel Miami and F.A.O. Schwartz Time Square, NY.

The Opportunity: 

The Set Builder will work alongside a group of carpenters, scenic artists, welders and print specialists tasked with bringing sets to life.  Major projects include Toy Fairs, Comic Con, commercials, photo shoots and more.  This role will participate in the creation, design and implementation of projects throughout the year for off-site shows and commercial or photo shoots.

The role will report into the Supervisor and will work at Headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Duties include building props, scenery and display units from detailed drawings in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using table saws, radial arm saws, routers, staple guns and a variety of hand tools preferred
• Work on off-site trade shows, commercials and still photography shoots and campus-wide projects
• Take direction from Lead Set Builder on project priority, budgeting, and workflow
• Set up displays and strikes after event

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
• Advanced knowledge in necessary tools
• Must own/use basic personal tool kit.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.) while stocking supplies and moving scenery
• Ability to work over-time and occasional weekends
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The base hourly rate for this position is between $24.00 and $30.00
**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 more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

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 including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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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