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: Associate Project Manager
Job Summary: This role will coordinate and support various areas of video game localisation. Areas of work include coordinating mobile app localisation tasks through to release and beyond, glossary term management, Q&A management and various other tasks related to the video game localisation process. This role also involves handle daily communication with localisation vendors and other external partners in English and Japanese.
This role is offered as a 1-year fixed-term contract for maternity cover.
People Manager: No

What you’ll do

Coordinate video game localisation from Japanese/English into target languages (predominantly French/German/Italian/Spanish). This involves coordinating tasks and schedules with various internal and external partners in the UK, US, Japan and continental Europe, from initial planning stages through to localisation QA, release and beyond.
Internal Q&A management.
Manage and submit glossary terms to internal and external stakeholders.
To assist internal and external partners as necessary, including Localisation Management (Localisation Support and Artwork teams), Localisation and marketing teams, etc.

What you’ll bring

Three (3) to four (4) years of related professional experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Excellent coordination and communication skills in both English and Japanese.
Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines and shifting schedules.
Attention to detail.
Experience in working with a team of translators of multiple languages.
Knowledge of French, German, Italian, Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese is advantageous but not essential.
Knowledge and experience in mobile apps/games is advantageous but not essential.

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
Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between £39,000.00 - £46,550.00. The full range is £39,000.00 - £59,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
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 Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
Fitness reimbursement
Commuter benefit
LinkedIn learning
Comprehensive relocation package
Hybrid work environment

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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