Mattel Employee Reviews for Anonymous Employee

"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."

"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."

"Great place to work in. Mattel is a very high standard toy company with a great management and operation skilled employees."

"High stress in an unstable environment"

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

"The company is trying to focus on global process standardization. Relevant experience and talking points in these areas are helpful."

What don't you like about working at Mattel?

"Excessive turnover in IT management and by key personnel has created a very stressful and untrusting environment. Very long work hours with frequent layoffs continuing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management needs to instill confidence in the staff and focus on stabilization rather than creating fear for performance."

"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."

"Fun, secure, and challenging work with some resistance to change."

What do you like about working at Mattel?

"Low hanging fruit for some easy wins, strong upper management, profitable company, security, friendly folks."

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

"Dress well, know the products, and have relevant experience."

What don't you like about working at Mattel?

"Resistance to change, moderate to heavy politics among departments, some employees have worked their too long and have limited perspective."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be willing to mix things up, eliminate non-contributors, and promote more internal challenge and debate."