Get to know The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.
Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.
Get to know the role
- Job Title: Brand Services Project Manager (Bilingual Japanese/English)
- Job Summary: This role will organize, manage, and deliver projects/programs for the organization.
- FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
- People Manager: No
What you’ll do
- Leads an interdepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain ongoing oversight of the global licensing project, proactively address any emerging concerns before they develop into problems.
- Ensure project deadlines are met by maintaining clear communication, by following up when responses are delayed, and by building trust with stakeholders across offices.
- Work closely with the team members and translate the documents to/from English-Japanese language for internal and external stakeholders.
- Outlines the tasks involved in the project and communicates with the manager and team members accordingly.
- Engage in strategic thinking, creative execution and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
- Play a key role in managing exciting end-to-end international projects with top-tier/cutting-edge brands. Communicates and collaborates with US & UK-based Licensing teams and partners in APAC region.
- Make a tangible impact while growing as a leader through continuous learning.
- Enjoy the rewarding experience of delighting global consumers, along with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
What you’ll bring
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
- Bilingual with excellent written and verbal business communication proficiency in both English and Japanese. Solid understanding of Japanese culture and business customs.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and ability to work effectively in team environments.
- Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
- Background in account management in an agency setting is a strong advantage.
- Previous experience in licensing business is desirable.
- While passion for the Pokémon brand is a plus it is not required, however knowledge of and a willingness to learn more about the brand is a must.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must, proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus.
- Ability to travel up to 4 times a year.
Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $95,000 – 127,000 per year. The full range is $95,000 - $172,000 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
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How you’ll be successful
- Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.
What to expect
- An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
- Generous paid family leave.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
- US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
- UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Commuter benefit.
- LinkedIn learning.
- Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
- Hybrid work environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.
The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Five to seven years of relevant professional experience or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Bilingual with excellent written and verbal business communication proficiency in English and Japanese
- Solid understanding of Japanese culture and business customs
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in team environments
- Thorough understanding of or ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed
- Background in account management in an agency setting
- Previous experience in licensing business
- Knowledge of and willingness to learn more about the Pokemon brand
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
The Pokémon Company International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Pokémon Company International and has not been reviewed or approved by The Pokémon Company International.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is comprehensive, extending to vision hardware and LASIK, with added support via One Medical, fertility treatment, gender-affirming care, and EAP resources. Wellbeing tools and stipends, including Headspace and a monthly wellness allowance, reinforce overall health support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned as generous, combining substantial paid holidays with a companywide year-end break alongside PTO. This breadth provides multiple avenues for planned rest and recharge.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with a notably strong company match and access to financial-planning assistance. These features elevate long-term financial security as part of total rewards.
The Pokémon Company International Insights
What We Do
Join one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world! The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and website. WE ARE POKÉMON!
Why Work With Us
Everybody that works here has a passion for the brand, maintaining high standards, displaying curiosity and creativity, developing collaborative partnerships, and delighting our customers and fanbase. We treat everyone with respect and empathy.
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