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, entertain 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
Our IT Intern gets to work on a range of IT disciplines and has the chance to meet and interact with many areas of the business during their year with Mattel. Daily activities will include supporting business systems, end user support and administration. Time will be allocated for getting involved in regional & global IT projects primarily around Ecommerce & data analytics. New skills can be learned, and existing expertise can be applied. We try to ensure our interns receive a ‘taste’ of IT operating in a multi-national company and welcome enthusiastic, friendly people to our team in Slough.
The Opportunity
1. Work with Business Analyst/Project Manager/Tech leads on projects:
2. Business requirements gathering & identifying issues
3. Ecommerce prototype building/proof of concepts
4. Test scenarios/user acceptance testing
5. Administration, status updates & communication
6. Report building in IBM Cognos Analytics suite
7. Regular office operation support:
8. Updating & creating Sharepoint & Simplr content/sites
9. Meeting room & connectivity tools support
10. Ad hoc user support requests
Key Performance Indicators:
11. Meeting deadlines for projects
12. User satisfaction with application support
13. Regular communication of open and resolved issues to management
Social and Philanthropic Opportunities
14. Taking accountability for planning and delivering office engagement and philanthropic events
15. Playing an active role in the generation of event initiatives, with the other Mattel interns Social Committee, to drive employee engagement, as part of the “Intern Project”
16. Living the Mattel Brands by facilitating events and brand activations as guided by the Company. These initiatives include the Halloween Party, Children’s Festive Party and other ad-hoc events and activations
17. Assisting with the organisation and delivery of philanthropic activities as a member of Mattel’s charity events management team, “Our Committee”
What We’re Looking For
Experience/Working knowledge of the following is an advantage:
18. Currently studying an undergraduate degree in IT with a placement year (Masters students will not be accepted)
19. Ecommerce platforms – Shopify (an advantage) + others
20. Basic coding experience (java script, python, HTML, CSS etc)
21. Social media platforms/marketing/analytics
22. Report building tools
23. Standard PC applications: MS suite/Adobe products (Acrobat, Photoshop)
24. PC/MAC books/Tablet/mobile devices
Behavioural Competencies :
25. Good interpersonal skills, good communicator
26. Pro-active attitude
27. Self-motivated
28. Analytical and problem-solving skills
29. Willingness to learn and embrace new technologies
30. Live/willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the Slough office
What It’s Like to Work Here
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.