Associate Designer

American Girl is one of the most dynamic direct marketing, publishing, and retail companies in the country. We are deeply committed to our mission to celebrate girls, which has earned us the loyal following of millions of girls as well as the praise and trust of parents and educators. While our award-winning product lines and outstanding customer service are sure to catch your attention, we feel it's the opportunity to interact with dynamic, creative people that makes for a great place to work. An atmosphere of genuine caring about our products, customers, and each other, and our ability to turn dreams and ideas into reality make for a rewarding career at American Girl.

American Girl is one of the nation's top direct marketers, children's publishers, and experiential retailers. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel. Our Manufacturing-Product Quality team is seeking an Associate Designer for our headquarters in Middleton. This person will develop specifications for product designs, evaluate vendor samples, suggest product improvements, ensure quality & safety standards and customs regulations and evaluate and maintain price information for all assigned products.

At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are the best of the best. As the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl® and Fisher-Price®, Mattel is not only one of the best places to work, it's also a lot of fun.

Requirements include:
' Associates or bachelors or masters degree in apparel design or related discipline.
' 6 months of applicable work experience (including internships)
' Patternmaking skills
' Strong written and verbal communication skills
' Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong candidates will also possess:
' Bachelors degree in apparel design or related discipline
' Hand skills (sewing, knitting, draping, etc.)

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