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<div class="job__description body"><div>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 <a href="https://corporate.pokemon.com/en-us/" target="_blank">corporate.pokemon.com </a>and <a href="https://www.pokemon.com/us?_gl=1*17cpv5d*_ga*OTgxMzkwODEzLjE3MjcxOTg5NjQ.*_ga_DHWT8DSRN3*MTcyNzE5ODk2My4xLjAuMTcyNzE5ODk2My4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank">pokemon.com</a>.
<a href="https://linkedin.com/company/pokemon" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://youtube.com/pokemon" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://instagram.com/pokemon" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://x.com/Pokemon" target="_blank"></a></div><div>Get to know the role
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<li>Job Title: Sr. Corporate Strategy Manager</li>
<li>Job Summary:
We’re seeking a highly strategic, forward-thinking individual to join our President and Corporate Development team. This role is ideal for someone who can think ahead while staying grounded in execution—someone who thrives in planning yet knows how to move things forward amidst day-to-day complexity.
You’ll play a key role in supporting executives and cross-functional teams by providing thought partnership, research, analysis, and structured project management. From mid- to long-term strategic planning to near-term execution support, you’ll help keep priorities aligned, progress visible, and actions moving. This role is essential for ensuring our strategic agenda stays not only visionary, but operationally executable in a fast-moving, ever-shifting environment.
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<li>FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt</li>
<li>People Manager: No&nbsp;</li>
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What you’ll do 
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<li>Strategic &amp; Mid-Term Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support executives in developing, refining, and tracking strategic roadmaps—spanning both mid- and long-term horizons.</li>
<li>Execution Support &amp; Project Management: Drive day-to-day coordination of strategic projects, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder alignment, and accountability for deliverables.</li>
<li>Corporate Scorecard Ownership: Design and manage the corporate scorecard to monitor the progress of strategic goals across the organization.</li>
<li>Operational Reporting: Lead the preparation of monthly operational reports that synthesize progress across product pillars and business units for executive and leadership teams.</li>
<li>Executive Engagement: Prepare presentations and materials for executive meetings to support informed decisions; coordinate follow-ups and track action items.</li>
<li>Research &amp; Analysis: Conduct rigorous research and strategic analyses to support planning decisions and evolving business needs.</li>
<li>Cross-Functional Influence: Build trusted partnerships across teams, connect insights across teams, and influence leaders without authority to ensure shared strategic alignment.</li>
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What you’ll bring 
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<li>12+ years of professional experience, including 8+ years in corporate strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, or a related field</li>
<li>3+ years of experience working within an operating company, with a proven ability to translate strategic plans into real-world execution</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in dynamic, cross-cultural, and fast-paced environments</li>
<li>Exceptional communicator—both written and verbal—with a strong ability to craft strategic narratives and develop engaging, human-centered presentations that drive alignment, influence stakeholders, and serve as effective tools for storytelling and change management</li>
<li>Exceptional at juggling multiple projects without losing focus, with a sharp eye for detail and follow-through</li>
<li>Adept at balancing logical thinking with practical considerations—grounding big ideas in real-world feasibility</li>
<li>Strong critical thinking and multi-perspective analysis—able to understand implications across business, people, and operational dimensions</li>
<li>Team-first mindset, grounded in humility and a strong sense of shared purpose; receptive to feedback, adaptable to shifting priorities, and able to stay focused and effective in the face of ambiguity and change</li>
<li>Fast learner, intellectually curious, and energized by new challenges</li>
<li>Fluency in Japanese is a strong plus, but not required</li>
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Base Salary Range:&nbsp;The full range is $128,000.00 - $235,000.00 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.
#LI-MK1 #LI-Hybrid</div><div>How you’ll be successful
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<li>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.</li>
<li>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. &nbsp;</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals. &nbsp;</li>
<li>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.</li>
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What to expect 
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<li>An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.</li>
<li>Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.</li>
<li>Competitive cash-based compensation programs.</li>
<li>100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.</li>
<li>Generous paid family leave.</li>
<li>Employer-paid life insurance.</li>
<li>Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.</li>
<li>US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.</li>
<li>UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.</li>
<li>Fitness reimbursement.</li>
<li>Commuter benefit.</li>
<li>LinkedIn learning.</li>
<li>Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.</li>
<li>Hybrid work environment.</li>
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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 <a href="mailto:accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com">accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com</a>.</div></div>

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Big Time Studios seeks a Lead Game Designer to lead the design and evolution of core gameplay systems for their next project.  This role involves balancing game mechanics, driving live operations, and using analytics to optimize player engagement. Responsibilities include iterating on progression, in-game economies, and live content updates.  The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team, manage game balancing, economy tuning, and live event design, ensuring content keeps the game fresh.  Deep experience in live service games, a passion for data-driven design, and a strong understanding of game economies are essential.

<div class="section page-centered" data-qa="job-description"><div>A BIT ABOUT US</div><div> </div><div>Big Time Studios is a bold new game studio on a mission to build cutting-edge AAA entertainment for the 21st century. Our team is composed of veterans from Riot Games, Epic Games, Insomniac, Blizzard, EA, Decentraland, and other top studios. We are fully funded and assembling a world-class team of A-players to develop engaging and highly replayable online experiences.</div><div> </div><div>THE MISSION</div><div> </div><div>Big Time Studios is seeking a Lead Game Designer to spearhead the design and evolution of core gameplay systems for our next big project. This role will focus on balancing game mechanics, driving live operations, and leveraging analytics to optimize player engagement and retention. You will be responsible for iterating on progression, in-game economies, and live content updates to ensure long-term player <a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" style="font-size: 11pt;" href="http://engagement.As">engagement.</a></div><div> </div><div><a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" style="font-size: 11pt;" href="http://engagement.As">As</a> a data-driven leader, you will guide a cross-functional team of designers, engineers, and artists to develop, launch, and maintain compelling gameplay systems. You will also manage game balancing, economy tuning, and live event design, ensuring that content updates keep the game fresh and exciting for <a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" style="font-size: 11pt;" href="http://players.If">players.</a></div><div> </div><div><a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" style="font-size: 11pt;" href="http://players.If">If</a> you have deep experience in designing live service games, a passion for using analytics to refine player experiences, and a strong understanding of game economies, we want you on our team.</div></div><div class="section page-centered"><div><h3>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"><ul><li>Gameplay System Design: Lead the design and iteration of core gameplay mechanics, ensuring deep, engaging, and scalable systems.</li><li>Live Ops Leadership: Oversee live events, seasonal content, balance updates, and other live service elements to maximize player engagement and long-term retention.</li><li>Data-Driven Game Design: Leverage player telemetry, A/B testing, and analytics to make informed design decisions that improve user experience and game balance.</li><li>Game Economy &amp; Balance: Design and maintain a dynamic in-game economy, ensuring fair and engaging progression for all types of players.</li><li>Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, art, marketing, and community teams </li><li>Design Documentation: Maintain detailed, up-to-date documentation on game systems, mechanics, and economy models to align with development goals.</li><div> </div></ul></ul></div></div><div class="section page-centered"><div><h3>QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"><ul><li>7+ years of game design experience, with shipped titles in live-service games (MMOs, strategy games, RPGs, or similar).</li><li>Strong background in live operations and experience designing data-driven game updates that drive player retention.</li><li>Proficiency in game analytics and telemetry tools, with a track record of using player data to refine and improve game systems.</li><li>Deep understanding of in-game economies, balance, and progression systems, with experience in designing sustainable, engaging systems for online games.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience leading and mentoring design teams.</li><li>Proficiency with industry-standard design and analytics tools, including spreadsheets for balancing, SQL for querying game data</li><li>Passion for building engaging online experiences that keep players coming back.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div class="section page-centered" data-qa="closing-description"><div>If you’re passionate about creating deeply engaging gameplay experiences, using data to drive decisions, and leading live-service games, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a core leader in shaping Big Time’s next big adventure.</div></div>