Associate Project Manager - Bilingual Japanese/English (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

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: Associate Project Manager
• Job Summary: Associate Project Manager who leads and supports coordination and project management of:
  • Reviews of in-game contents for use in European regions.
  • The localisation of logos and software packaging used in European regions.
  • Other miscellaneous reviews associated with in-game visuals.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you'll do

• Project management and coordination of various approval processes associated with visual materials used in the packaging, marketing and in-game experience of our localised software.
• Specifically, communicating, coordinating and executing complex, and often tight schedules with internal and external partners in the UK, US, Japan and Europe.
• Handling the above responsibilities in either English or Japanese as appropriate.

What you'll bring

• Excellent level of written and spoken Japanese and English. We work as a bilingual team, switching between Japanese and English as is necessary for communication with our different partners and our work is roughly divided equally between both languages.
• Demonstrable ability to effectively organize and prioritize heavy and diverse workloads with multiple moving elements.
• Demonstrable ability to take a lead in effectively directing discussion and coordinating communication between multiple stakeholders.
• Pride in accurate and considered presentation of information in written form (Japanese and English).
• Experience of using both Japanese and English in a professional, business context.
• Interest and/or knowledge of the video game industry, the process of translation and the importance of cultural sensitivity in the localization of Japanese products/culture.
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Some familiarity with Adobe design software, such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign would be a benefit but not essential.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between £37,310 - £48,687 per year. The full range is £37,310 - £65,292 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.

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 accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.

Excellent level of written and spoken Japanese and English, working in a bilingual team.Demonstrable ability to effectively organize and prioritize heavy and diverse workloads with multiple moving elements.Demonstrable ability to take a lead in effectively directing discussion and coordinating communication between multiple stakeholders.Pride in accurate and considered presentation of information in written form (Japanese and English).Experience of using both Japanese and English in a professional, business context.Interest and/or knowledge of the video game industry, the process of translation and the importance of cultural sensitivity in the localization of Japanese products/culture.Strong knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Some familiarity with Adobe design software (Photoshop, InDesign) would be a benefit but not essential.