Production Manager, Original Animation at The Pokemon Company International in Bellevue, Washington, United States

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 corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

Job Summary:  The Production Manager will be an integral member of the Original Animation team responsible for overseeing schedules, budgets, and process flow for all Original Animation projects. The Manager of Production will work directly with the Director of Original Animation and other key stakeholders. They will also work directly with external people and teams engaged on Original Animation projects.

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: No

What you’ll do

Administer and maintain day to day workflows of Original Animation productions ensuring clear communication & effective schedules and budgets

Work directly with external partners on production reporting & tracking as well as asset delivery.

Manage tracking for creative and brand review process

Build and maintain project budgets and schedules as necessary

Proactively assessing processes to help ensure smooth future workflows

Work with internal stakeholders by handling production needs of development projects

Contribute to content development and production through research, building of pitch decks, talent sourcing, budget & schedule planning

Build and maintain relationships with production teams at animation studios and post-production facilities

Drives contract process inclusive of negotiation

Maintain knowledge of industry standard processes and emerging technologies, working with IT, internal stakeholders and external partners to advise and facilitate implementation of technologies as required to best serve projects.

Build and maintain file management templates and systems for asset organization, internal delivery, vendor communication, review, notes & feedback tracking

Monitor budgets and schedules, and report on status to relevant stakeholders as needed

Manage asset needs and deliveries with internal partners such as Licensing and Marketing

Work with localization teams to ensure on-time asset deliveries

What you’ll bring

Five (5) to seven (7) years of related professional experience.

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience is required.

Passion for animation and animation production

Experience in animation production in shortform, series and/or features

Showside producing or studio production management experience is a requirement

Experience across multiple mediums i.e. drawn 2D, CG 2d&3d, stop motion

Positive and inclusive approach to communication

Meticulous project organization and attention to detail

Experience and knowledge of Pokémon games and brand are a plus.

Prioritization skills necessary to maintain multiple projects at once

Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Curiosity-driven learning style

Seeks to better themselves and peers through one on one feedback

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $91,000 - $108,300 per year. The full range is $91,000 - $137,000 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.

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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.
US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
Fitness reimbursement.
Commuter benefit.
LinkedIn learning.
Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
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.