Pokémon Center Merchandise Approvals (2D)

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

 

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. 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 Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

 

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Pokémon Center Merchandise Approvals (2D)
• Job Summary: Prepares technical specifications and works with various teams to ensure that the specifications, measurements, brand fit, and construction of merchandise are in keeping with the product specifications and designs. Ensures product integrity and interpretation with respect to design, manufacturing, quality and cost.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

 

What you’ll do

• Review 2D products such as apparel, pins, and wall art against the Pokémon brand standard.
• Guide internal and external stakeholders regarding how they can best represent the Pokémon brand through graphics and products.
• Create artwork usage and approval guides.
• Work with Consumer Product Approvals team to organize and distribute assets from TPC (headquarter in Japan).
• Team with Project Managers to mitigate potential schedule risks and escalate to manager with recommended solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to elevate designs within specific parameters.
• Communicate daily with internal and/or external partners via video calls, project management software, approvals software, and email.
• Maintain an accurate record of approvals for each item from concept to approval.
• Assist in the development of process documents, tools, and training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize and archive product samples.
• Perform other administrative duties consistent with position as assigned by manager.

               

What you’ll bring

• Three (3) to four (4) 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.
• Understand concept development.
• Can generate a conceptual design effectively.
• Can product design documentation with skill.
• Skilled in product design
• Understands product planning and lifecycle.
• Understands product strategy and how it influences design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

 

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 employee first culture
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs
• Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between $82,000.00 - $96,900.00. The full range is $82,000.00 - $122,000.00. This range is applica