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Manager, Design (Creative Services)

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).

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Job Title: Manager, Design (Creative Services)

Job Summary:

The Manager, Design will be a leader of a team of designers that concentrates on creating innovative and creative designs for the various teams and pillars of the Pokémon brand. Projects include, but are not limited to, Publishing, Video Game, Media, Organized Play, Marketing, Sales, Licensing, HR, and Pokémon Center. This specific role will focus on serving the management needs for Pokémon Center Production and 2 additional CS pillars which will be determined based on the candidate’s experiences and expertise.

The Manager, Design leads and collaborates with the various departments that are involved with their pillar projects to translate their requests into designs. They will delegate assignments among multiple direct reports and checks for quality and consistency with a high attention to detail. Day to day responsibilities includes developing design strategies, planning for future growth, cross-department problem solving, managing projects, collaborating with team members, delegating tasks, attending meetings, and coaching/evaluating the performance and goals of direct reports.

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: Yes

What you’ll do

• Lead many high-profile projects simultaneously; ensuring design quality and design directives are followed
• Propose and implement initiatives that would improve workflow, processes, and designer enablement
• Maintain strict attention to detail and meticulous review of proofs from print vendors
• Manage and provide ongoing support/guidance to a team of designers
• Correspond daily with various stakeholders and project owners from both the US and UK
• Partner with the Pokémon Centerteam on the current, 5-year, and 10-year plans of Pokémon Center and put systems in place to ensure the PC Production Designer sub-team grows alongside the business needs of this pillar
• Train team and key business partners on TPCi’s brandguidelines and design process
• Review projects and delegate assignments to the team
• Maintain knowledge of current trends in production design strategies, tools, and automation software
• Be aware of issues from designers and bring awareness and solutions across multiple departments

What you’ll bring

• Six + (6+) years of relevant experience, one (1) year of management experience.
• Bachelors degree in a related field.
• Strong people management/partnership skills
• Technical knowledge of the design and production process
• Technical knowledge of print technology and pre-press processes
• Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite on MAC OS
• Strong desire to improve process and aide designers in doing their best work

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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