Business Operations Associate, Art Approval - Bilingual Japanese & English (12-month Fixed-Term)

5 Months ago • 3-4 Years • Localization • $58,000 PA - $87,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Business Operations Associate, Art Approval, ensures Pokémon brand consistency by reviewing character art assets across various mediums. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, and clear communication with internal and international teams. Responsibilities include project support for marketing initiatives, translation of documents (English/Japanese), managing international office correspondence, and liaising between Tokyo, Seattle, and vendors. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Must have:
  • Review character art assets
  • Adhere to deadlines
  • Fluent in Japanese and English
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Project management experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
Good to have:
  • Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare (US)
  • Generous paid family leave
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Pension/401k contributions
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Relocation package (certain roles)

Job Details

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 Title: Business Operations Associate, Art Approval
  • Job Summary: The Business Operations Associate, Art Approval will focus on upholding the vision and standards of the Pokémon brand. This position will review character art assets in various mediums while ensuring an accurate representation of the brand and maintaining the highest level of quality possible. The position will also require working with wide range of internal teams to support various Pokémon European business as well as contributing to globally coordinated projects. This position is a 12-months Fixed-Term Contract.
  • People Manager: No

What you’ll do 

  • Conduct reviews of character art assets against internal references to ensure an accurate representation of the brand.
  • Adhere to deadlines related to ongoing projects and keep stakeholders informed of progress toward goals.
  • Provide project support together with Manager for London Operations mainly for marketing project, as assigned.
  • Translate various documents to English or Japanese, as required, and disseminate information, as needed.
  • Manage correspondence between international offices for projects, as assigned.
  • Other duties including liaising between Tokyo and Seattle office, and vendors as assigned.        

What you’ll bring

  • Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
  • Near-native or fluent level language in Japanese (Reading/Writing/Speaking) is required. Project management experience is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communicator, with an ability to convey information in a clear and courteous manner appropriate for the audience (individual contributor to executive level).
  • Excellent time management skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
  • Ability to easily adapt to new situations, as well as to handle multiple competing priorities, while delivering on high-quality results and follow through.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
  • Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator is a plus.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between £45,000.00 - £53,200.00 per year. The full range is £45,000.00 - £67,000.00 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.

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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.

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 Accomodationrequest_TA@pokemon.com

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