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Graphic Designer - w/ Illustration Focus

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: Graphic Designer

Job Summary: The Graphic Designer/Illustrator Designer will create digital sketch compositions and fully illustrate for a line of children’s books. Designer is expected to take static pre-rendered character illustrations and create original scenes and environments for them to interact in without manipulating the original asset. Creative problem solving, flexibility, and being able to work within strict brand guidelines is a must. In addition to illustration skills, this role will also require the designer to place their illustrations in layout software and include text and typographical elements. The Designer will be under the guidance of the Creative Services Design Manager and Creative Director, in accordance with Pokémon’s quality standards and Brand guidelines, as well as production and manufacturing standards and processes.

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Interpret the author’s book map and text into visual scenes with interactive vignettes.
• Efficiently sketch out first round compositions and offer revisions and design solutions if needed.
• Produce high quality digital illustrations for books that are on-brand and would delight customers.
• Work on and manage multiple spreads in various stages of approval through the project.
• Be responsible for keeping up with weekly task expectations and the overall project schedule.
• Participate in meetings, discussions, and presentations as part of the development process from initial concepts to final design.
• Work in collaboration with a team of stakeholders are other designers.
• Stay up to date with ongoing developments in design applications and new print/media trends and techniques in an effort to bring consistent innovation to designs and the Pokémon brand.

What you’ll bring

• Three (3) to four (4) years of experience with design utilizing computer software.
• Bachelors degree required.
• Expert proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite on Mac OS.

• Proven experience with design for print, including using print techniques such as foil, spot varnishes, embossing, and custom die cuts.
• Knowledge of print technology and pre-press processes is a plus.
• Ability to navigate the following applications or platforms is a plus: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Esko Webcenter, or Esko Studio.

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
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
• Generous paid family leave
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
• Fitness reimbursement
• Commuter benefit
• LinkedIn learning

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.

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