Mattel

Sr Product Manager, UGC Gaming

Mattel$120K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in digital product management, ideally in mobile apps, games, or consumer digital products.
  • Proven ability to manage P&Ls, product roadmaps, and cross-functional execution for consumer or gaming products.
  • Experience launching and optimizing digital or live-service products.
  • Collaborative experience with external development partners or studios, guiding product strategy and management.
  • Deep understanding of the creator economy, player engagement, and monetization models like IAP, ads, and subscriptions.
  • Strong analytical skills to translate data into strategic decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executives and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills managing people and guiding teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive UGC Gaming strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with digital growth priorities.
  • Identify and champion breakthrough product opportunities across creator platforms.
  • Build business cases, KPIs, and monetization strategies for UGC titles.
  • Guide product development, launch, and LiveOps strategy with Producers and external studios.
  • Translate consumer insights and gameplay data into actionable improvements.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration across various teams to align priorities and achieve results.
  • Cultivate strong partnerships with platforms like Roblox and Epic Games to identify marketing opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package providing support for health, wellness, and work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
  • Access to resources that empower employees to reach their full potential.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity:

As a Senior Product Manager in Mattel's Future Lab Product Studio, you will play a key role in redefining the future of play across creator platforms. You'll lead the charge in shaping how millions of players create, play, and connect through Mattel's worlds, bridging beloved brands with the next generation of players and creators across Roblox, Fortnite, and beyond.

You will be responsible for driving the strategy, development, and ongoing performance of Mattel's UGC gaming portfolio. As part of the Product Studio, you will transform validated concepts into market-ready, high-performing games and live experiences. You will define product roadmaps, establish success metrics, and ensure each game meets its creative, engagement, and commercial objectives.

Partnering with Producers, Designers, Analysts, and external development studios, you will help guide LiveOps strategy, product optimization, and the continued evolution of Mattel's UGC titles after launch. In this role, you will also manage a small but high-impact team, including a Marketing Manager and a Data and Performance Analyst, to ensure successful go-to-market execution and data-driven product optimization. This role requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution, strong collaboration across internal and external teams, and a passion for creating meaningful play experiences within creator-driven ecosystems.

This is not just another product management role; it's an opportunity to shape the intersection of play, creativity, and technology at global scale. At Mattel Future Lab, you'll help reimagine what play can be when iconic brands meet user-generated world

What Your Impact Will Be:
  • Define and drive the UGC Gaming strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligning with Future Lab and Mattel Digital Studios' digital growth priorities.
  • Identify and champion breakthrough product opportunities across creator platforms that expand Mattel's reach and open new lines of business.
  • Build and own business cases, KPIs, and monetization strategies for each UGC title, ensuring strong engagement and financial performance.
  • Partner with Producers and external studios to guide product development, launch, and ongoing live operations.
  • Translate consumer insights and gameplay data into actionable improvements that enhance player engagement, retention, and monetization.
  • Lead and influence cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Analytics, Design, Production, and Brand teams to align priorities and deliver results.
  • Cultivate strong platform partnerships with Roblox, Epic Games, and other creator ecosystems, identifying co-marketing and growth opportunities.

What Success Looks Like:

In your first 12 months, you will:
  • Launch flagship IP experiences on Roblox and Fortnite, partnering with leading development studios to bring Mattel's brands to life on creator platforms.
  • Establish data-driven best practices for LiveOps, optimizing portfolio performance and driving sustained growth across all UGC titles.
  • Build strong relationships with top creators and establish a creator partnership framework that connects Mattel's brands with influential voices and creative talent.
  • Grow Mattel's community presence and fan engagement within the creator ecosystem, cultivating lasting player and creator relationships.


Qualifications

What We're Looking For:
  • 8+ years of experience in digital product management, ideally with a focus on mobile apps, games, and consumer digital products.
  • Proven track record managing P&Ls, product roadmaps, and cross-functional execution for consumer or gaming products.
  • Experience with launching and optimizing digital or live-service products.
  • Demonstrated success collaborating with external development partners or studios, guiding product strategy while Producers manage daily delivery.
  • Deep understanding of creator economy dynamics, player engagement, and monetization models including IAP, ads, subscriptions, and marketplace systems.
  • Strong analytical and business acumen, with the ability to translate data into strategy and operational decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executives and collaborating across creative, technical, and business teams.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing people and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
  • A passion for innovation, technology, and creating exceptional consumer experiences that balance creativity and commercial success.
  • Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Additional Information

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. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

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.

About Mattel

Mattel, Inc. is a global toy company that designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of toys and games. The company's brands include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, and more. Mattel's products are sold in over 150 countries and the company has manufacturing facilities in 10 countries. Mattel is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable, or bio-based plastic materials in all products and packaging by 2030. The company is also committed to diversity and inclusion and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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Size
36,300 employees
Market Cap
$5.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$126.6 million
Founded
1945
5 Year Trend
-4.3%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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