Is Mattel a good company to work for?

Mattel has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 2,153 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at Mattel to a friend and 42% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Mattel have been left by employees working as Intern , Senior Financial Analyst and Associate Manager .

Does Mattel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mattel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mattel. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mattel?

64% of Mattel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mattel 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mattel?

Manager (48) , Intern (30) , Designer (22) , Senior Manager (22) , Internship (20) , Associate Marketing Manager (19) , Director (19) , Associate Manager (18) , Marketing (17) , Analyst (15) , Financial Analyst (14) , Project Manager (14) , Senior Financial Analyst (14) , Estagiário (13) , Finance Manager (13)

What are the pros of working at Mattel according to real employee reviews?

"Mattel has great people and a fun environment overall due to the nature of the products you make." ((in 204 reviews)); "good benefits and half day off on Friday" ((in 177 reviews)); "Good work life balance (half day off every Friday)" ((in 89 reviews)); "very dynamic and changing environment that has a great culture." ((in 74 reviews)); "Good pay and a lot of overtime" ((in 63 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Mattel according to real employee reviews?

"Annual layoffs have also created an ongoing sense of uncertainty and stress among employees." ((in 77 reviews)); "Poor leadership and lack of direction in role" ((in 36 reviews)); "No new ideas from upper management and corporate mismanagement." ((in 26 reviews)); "long hours and lots of pressure" ((in 18 reviews)); "Negative comments in meetings and all that type of stuff you get from a bad manager!" ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mattel layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Mattel layoffs and their outlook for job security at Mattel in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Mattel locations?

El Segundo , Los Angeles , New York , East Aurora , Middleton , Jonestown , Buffalo , Charlotte , Fort Worth , Redondo Beach , San Bernardino , Chicago , Dallas , Culver City , Hawthorne , Madison , Cincinnati , Philadelphia , California , Saint Louis , Phoenix , Houston , San Antonio , Bentonville , Indianapolis , Torrance , Miami , Atlanta , Newark , Mount Laurel

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3.4

64% would recommend to a friend

(250 total reviews)

Ynon Kreiz

65% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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3.8

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3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Career opportunities

2.9

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1.0

Jun 28, 2026

STAY AWAY

Associate marketing analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

High pay Good location Free EV charging

Cons

Horrible management Company is going down hill Too many meetings Don’t care about the employees

3.0

Jun 16, 2026

Strong work-life balance but limited career growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mattel offers a strong work-life balance, supported by generous PTO and a flexible work schedule within certain departments. The office environment is vibrant, diverse, and creatively inspiring, making it an enjoyable and engaging place to work.

Cons

There are notable challenges with career growth opportunities. Advancement can be limited depending on the department, with some employees remaining in the same roles for extended periods without promotions or meaningful salary increases. Additionally, the benefits package is not highly competitive and could be enhanced by offering tuition assistance and more structured opportunities for professional development and internal mobility. Annual layoffs have also created an ongoing sense of uncertainty and stress among employees.

4.0

Apr 14, 2026

great place to work if....

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good medical benefits Multinational toy company (strong global presence) Positive and supportive work environment

Cons

Annual layoffs Uncertain future of the toy industry with rapid technological changes Bonuses are inconsistent / not guaranteed

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