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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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