Senior Global Print Producer

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: Senior Global Print Producer
• Job Summary: This role oversees the execution of program and project strategies, manages individual projects, ensures all projects are supported across the Production team, and mentors print producers.   
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Work from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements.
• Reduce production delays and errors by managing detailed schedules, budgets, overseeing vendor execution, and ensuring proactive risk mitigation.
• Accelerate Speed to market by optimizing workflows, aligning production milestones with cross functional timelines, and proactively removing roadblocks.
• Prepare workforce projections and budget estimates based on a summary of labor hours and material costs for each job.
• Apply advanced principles, theories, concepts, and strategic thinking of print production including new technologies/finishes.
• Ensure global consistency by applying and evolving best practices across print touchpoints and mentoring junior print producers on execution standers.
• Contribute to the development of new products and drive for continued improvement.
• Collaborate and support team initiatives around strategy, sustainability, and quality.
• Oversee the daily project work of global print production and identify areas of success and opportunity for improvement.
• Partner closely with the Manager, Global Print Production and the Sr. Program Manager/Strategist to drive continuous improvement to processes and execution of projects.
• Supports the Manager, Global Print Production in level loading projects across print producers, ensures consistency in execution across the team and supports training where needed.
• Build production knowledge across the team by documenting workflows, coaching others, and contributing to internal training efforts.               

What you’ll bring

• 8+ years of relevant print production and print industry experience or demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience a plus.
• Deep knowledge of print production, color management, vendor relationships.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• ERP and Oracle experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel at least twice per quarter domestically, and at least once internationally for a variety of press check and vendor management needs.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $114,500.00 - $135,000.00 per year. The full range is $114,500.00 - $171,800.00 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 innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
• 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 accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.