4.0
Apr 22, 2026
Former employee, more than 5 years
El Segundo, CA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Great Brands Adequate resources Talented artists
Cons
Competitive environment Hierarchical High pressure
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Users say... "Mattel has great people and a fun environment overall due to the nature of the products you make." "Some good benefits including half day Fridays!" "Good work life balance (half day off every Friday)" "very dynamic and changing environment that has a great culture." "Good pay and a lot of overtime"
Users say... "Layoffs for managers & below are frequent (once a year or so) and stressful." "Poor leadership and lack of direction in role" "No new ideas from upper management and corporate mismanagement." "long hours and lots of pressure" "Frequent change organization and restructuring with low morale and job security."