Mattel is a great place to start, but... - Finance Manager Mattel Employee Review

3.0
Aug 10, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They have very good development tools for lower levels of the organization. They have an excellent learning facility with a series of classes running all year long. Great opportunities to advance and rotate jobs and roles at lower levels of the organization. Mattel has been considered a great place to start your career - and then leave to go to another company at a much higher compensation level.

Cons

As you climb the ladder at Mattel, there is a bottle neck of people at the mid-manager, low level executive level. These people seem to be lifers and have taken up key roles in the organization. compensation is below other companies as well.

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5.0
Feb 3, 2026
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Pros

Mattel is a notable name and you get to work with some really great brands.

Cons

Strict in-office policy, 4 days in-office.

4.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits if you get hired.

Cons

They mostly hire temp employees so they don’t have to pay benefits, but you aren’t temp. You are full time.

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