Associate Manager, Performance Marketing (Digital Gaming)

Mattel • Full-time • El Segundo, California, United States • $91,000 - $135,200 / year • 2m ago

Company Description

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:

Mattel Game Studios’ mission is to harness the power of Mattel's iconic brands and IP to create a wide variety of engaging digital games. Our team is guided by industry leaders with decades of experience in various facets of the gaming industry. We are seeking talented individuals to join us in our mission to create innovative and engaging digital experiences that resonate with our beloved brands. If you are passionate about gaming and eager to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team in family entertainment, this is the opportunity for you!

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Mattel Games Studios is seeking an analytical and results-driven Performance Marketing Manager to join our growing mobile marketing team. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring high-quality users across our diverse portfolio of mobile games. You will leverage your deep expertise in performance marketing, campaign optimization, and ASO to develop and execute robust growth plans. As a core member of the growth team, you'll collaborate closely with creative and analytics specialists, managing substantial budgets to deliver impactful results and drive global expansion for Mattel’s iconic brands.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Plan, execute, and optimize multi-channel UA and retargeting campaigns across Meta, Google UAC, TikTok, Apple Search Ads, DSPs, and emerging channels like CTV and influencer partnerships.

Manage multi-million-dollar monthly budgets, collaborating with Marketing Analytics on strategic allocation to maximize profitable growth and LTV/ROAS targets.

Design and execute A/B and multivariate tests on audiences, bids, and funnels, translating results into scalable performance gains.

Partner with creative teams to develop, test, and scale high-performing static, video, UGC, and experimental formats informed by performance insights.

Increase app store visibility and conversion through keyword optimization and asset A/B testing (icons, screenshots, videos) using Sensor Tower and Data.ai.

Analyze and interpret attribution data from MMP (Singular) and privacy-first frameworks (SKAN, Privacy Sandbox) to guide strategic decisions.

Collaborate with product, live-ops, monetization, and analytics teams to align UA and re-engagement with in-game events, content releases, and monetization goals.

Build and maintain strategic relationships with platform reps, network partners, and agencies to secure betas, negotiate deals, and explore new traffic sources.

Continuously monitor trends in UA, growth marketing, and competitor strategies to proactively test and scale new channels and formats.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

3–5 years of experience managing UA and retargeting campaigns for mobile F2P games, with a proven track record of delivering profitable growth.
Demonstrated expertise in multi-channel media buying across major advertising platforms (Meta, Google UAC, Apple Search Ads, TikTok, DSPs, mobile ad networks).
Proven ability to manage and strategically allocate multi-million-dollar monthly budgets to maximize LTV and achieve ROAS targets.
In-depth knowledge of App Store Optimization (ASO), including keyword strategy, metadata refinement, creative A/B testing, and conversion rate optimization.
Hands-on experience working within privacy-centric frameworks (SKAdNetwork, Privacy Sandbox) and leveraging MMP data (Singular, AppsFlyer, Adjust) to measure and optimize performance.
Highly iterative marketer with a data-driven, “test-and-learn” mindset, comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly present data-driven insights and strategies to cross-functional teams and executives.
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Business, Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience with AdMon is a plus.
Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $91,000 and $135,200 **This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary 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. 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.

Who We Are: Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers. Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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