Sr. Licensing Approvals Associate

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 Opportunity:

The Sr. Licensing Approvals Associate ensures the success of licensed products while fostering good working relationships between Mattel and licensors. This crucial role ensures compliance with Mattel standards and fulfills the contractual obligations of our licensing partners.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Act as corporate liaison between all appropriate departments and Licensors to assure the success of licensed products in all assigned business segments.
• Assure proper approvals are obtained from licensors for all aspects of product and collateral material promptly to facilitate schedule adherence.
• Regularly interface with the Mattel team to ensure a complete understanding of the item submitted to the licensor.
• Attend weekly team meetings and communicate the status of licensed product approvals.
• Negotiate with licensors when disputes occur, to the satisfaction of both Mattel and the licensor. Write proposals and justifications to ensure approval is secured.
• Interface with the licensing acquisitions department to ensure licenses are secured before submitting the product for approval.
• Clearly communicate licensor requirements to the team to ensure requirements are met.
• Ensure that follow-up submissions happen in a timely manner.
• Initiate the approval process as required by working with the product development team to determine sufficient lead time for meeting project milestones.
• Ensure that the legal department receives artwork for review as required.
• Document and track each approval step required by the licensor.
• Facilitate requests and requirements for photographs, style guides, reference material, or technical information.
• Communicate contractual samples requirements to manufacturing plants, follow up on sample ship dates, and regularly update the tracking log.
• Identify when the needs of the licensor and/or Mattel are at risk and work with management to resolve them promptly, so that they do not affect the regular development cycle.
• Stay abreast of past and current trends for assigned brands.
• Projects and reports as necessary
• Assist Manager in new hire training
• Act as back-up for peers as needed
• Recognize potential bottlenecks and proactively address them
• Pre-approve legal text, including proper usage of trademarks, registration marks, and copyright marks. Pre-approve all written copy, photographs, and pattern trade dress.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced licensing or product development environment.
• 3+ years of Licensing Approvals experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding organization and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, work independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment while handling a high volume of work and multiple projects simultaneously.
• A generally positive, calm demeanor, proactive approach, and resilient spirit.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, primarily Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Able to work independently and handle many projects simultaneously.
• Able to prioritize based on the company's needs
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Demonstrated agrowth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $95,000 and $110,000.

**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary 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.

Don'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.

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.

Visit us athttps://jobs.mattel.com/andwww.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

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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