The Pokémon Company International · 9 hours ago
Manager, PC Brand Services (Bilingual Japanese/English)
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$129K/yr - $198K/yr
5+ years expThe Pokémon Company International is a subsidiary responsible for managing the Pokémon brand outside of Asia. They are seeking a Manager for PC Brand Services who will oversee plush product development and team management while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Assist in developing and executing strategies for plush and other TPC-related products, ensuring alignment with business goals and brand standards
Manage the project of plush and other TPC-related product development
Build and strengthen the relationships with external partners, actively manage the production schedules and quality standards
Lead coordination of the data integration with TPC’s system
Act as the primary point of contact, coordinate and collaborate with TPC, other Pokémon group companies, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of various initiatives and projects
Oversee team operations, including workload management, role assignment, and progress tracking
Guide the plush development, sample review, and quality standards for team members
Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance development efficiency and product quality
Build and lead a high-performing team
Define team structure, roles, and responsibilities to support scalable operation
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement through mentorship, coaching, and professional development
Set clear goals and performance metrics, conduct regular feedback sessions, and support career growth for team members
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in product development, merchandising, or related industries
3+ years of experience managing and leading high-performing teams
Experience developing plush or other 3D product, with strong knowledge of materials, production, and quality control
Japanese and English speaking and writing ability at native level
Familiarity with Japanese business protocol
Bachelors degree or equivalent required
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to balance people management responsibilities with individual contributor duties
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
International business travel required
Preferred
Familiarity in Slack, Confluence, and SharePoint is a plus
Benefits
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.
Company
The Pokémon Company International
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 the official Pokémon website.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leon Suh
Chief Financial Officer
Cameron Meyer
Brand Services Partner
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