Working at Mattel in El Segundo, CA: 25 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in El Segundo, CA Area

"Many highs and lows... Very well organized... The perfect Corporation..."

What do you like about working at Mattel?

"Great working environment and everything you would need too advancement yourself within the company!"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be passionate about your work and you can go very far!"

What don't you like about working at Mattel?

"The hours can be from 8:00am to 5:00pm to 8:00am to 1:00am."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Enjoy life and don't expect someone to do something that you would not do yourself."

"Good company, great social environment. Also flexible working hours."

"I worked as an Art Director at Mattel Toys in a creative capacity for 10 years. It is a very forward thinking toy company that uses key marketing insights and strategic analysis to develop consumer goods and innovative games. The culture was excellent and I enjoyed my time there."

"Enjoyed my work. Always thrilled to have creative designing with all vendors to get their job done with full enthusiasm. It had always been a privilege to work with Mattel since the day of inception. Hope all goes well."

What do you like about working at Mattel?

"There were plenty of resources and I worked with a lot of smart people."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you are willing to work hard, the opportunities are endless. It's just a matter of how much you are willing to sacrifice work life balance."

What don't you like about working at Mattel?

"The company culture is incredibly political. It was difficult trying to get work done while expending a lot of energy on not rocking the boat."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Work on taking down a lot of the silos that exist across functions."

"A great experience at Mattel."

What do you like about working at Mattel?

"Great corporate culture. Excellent work in the community with respect to helping children and special needs individuals"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Depends on the hiring manager. However, we tend to have all day interviews. So do your homework."

What don't you like about working at Mattel?

"Dysfunctional IT leadership and department. No growth path for key employees"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Change top IT leadership and put in place a fact based organizaton"

"This is an older company that is trying to innovate but is stuck in its old habits. For over 2 years I tried bringing user-centered design to the forefront. And instead of letting it’s experts shape the company, they stick with doing whatever leadership wants. It’s micromanaged and my role was misunderstood."

"Great perks. Highly political."

"unfavorable"

What do you like about working at Mattel?

"Great learning experience overall."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Personalities of Depts and individuals vary greatly. Be Enthusiastic and willing to work a min of 60 hrs /wk."

What don't you like about working at Mattel?

"Promotions are political - not performance or ability."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Clean house starting at the top.VP and C level are the root of the issue.Employees are great. The best co-workers I've ever had."