Filled with robots too scared to propose new ideas & threatened by anyone who does. Change & innovation are not welcome. - Anonymous employee Mattel Employee Review

2.0
Dec 18, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Looks good on a resume.

Cons

Everyone is so threatened by everyone else, that you end your day feeling defeated, not by the work, but by the process.

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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.

3.0
Jul 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Depends on your team and manager! If you get a good one, it's great. However, if you get a bad one... it's really bad. Luck of the draw.

Cons

Poor director upper management usually from all departments. They often do lay offs every year, sometimes 2-3 times a year to clean management. Thus causing a lot of churn.

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