Overview

Model Maker Jobs in Montreal, Canada at Mattel

Location: Montreal

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 Team:

Located in Montreal, the Mattel Building Sets Campus is a creative hub focused on developing Mattel Brick Shop and Mega Bloks products for a global audience. The campus brings together cross-functional teams who collaborate to support innovation, creativity, and the evolution of iconic building brands. As part of Mattel’s global organization, the Montreal campus offers an inspiring environment where ideas grow and teams work together to bring imaginative building experiences to life.

The Opportunity:

The Prototyping Workshop supports the various Mattel Building Set departments in product development, as well as in the creation of mock-ups used to promote different toy lines.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, the Model Maker is responsible for creating, reproducing, or modifying physical models based on validation models, preliminary plans, or sketches provided by the Design Department. These mock-ups must accurately represent the dimensions, colors, and final appearance of the products to be manufactured, providing a tangible representation of toys in development.

Prototypes are created using a variety of materials, such as production blocks, 3D-printed parts, foam, styrene, resin, and others. The Model Maker must be proficient in a wide range of techniques, including spray and hand painting, construction (blocks), finishing and sanding, sculpting, thermoforming, molding, and more. The role also involves working with various types of machinery.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in a hands-on and artistic field
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Availability and ability to work under pressure

    • Education and Skills

  • Proficiency in Illustrator and Solid Works
  • Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

    • 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. Join Mattel’s Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture.

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    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.

    • Title: Model Maker

    Company: Mattel

    Location: Montreal, Canada

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