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

The Pokémon Company
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted 2 days ago
Last seen 6 hours ago
Active
contract
Localization Management
£37,310 - £48,687 per year

Job Summary

Join The Pokémon Company International as an Associate Project Manager to coordinate critical localization projects for European markets. This bilingual Japanese/English role offers a unique opportunity to manage visual content approvals and packaging, working with global partners in a dynamic entertainment industry.

About this job

This Associate Project Manager role involves leading and supporting the coordination and project management of in-game content reviews for European regions. Responsibilities include localizing logos and software packaging, and managing other visual reviews. The role requires communicating and coordinating complex schedules with internal and external partners across the UK, US, Japan, and Europe, utilizing both English and Japanese.

Requirements

- Excellent level of written and spoken Japanese and English. - 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.

Benefits & Perks

- 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.

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