Get to know The Pokmon Company International
The Pokmon Company International manages the Pokmon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokmon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokmon website. Pokmon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular childrens entertainment properties in the world.
Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.
Get to know the role
- Job Title: Associate Project Manager
- Job Summary: Associate Project Manager who coordinates any area of the video game localisation and related tasks. The possible area of work includes localization of in-game text and glossary terms, Q&A management and various checks related to video game localization, etc. He/she will also handle coordination with other external partners.
- FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
- People Manager: No
What youll do
- To coordinate localisation of video games and other related text from Japanese into French/German/Italian/Spanish. This involves communicating and coordinating schedules with various internal and external partners in the UK, US, Japan and Europe.
- Manage and submit glossary terms to internal and external partners.
- Internal Q&A management
- To assist internal teams as necessary, including Localisation Management (Loc Support and AW team), Localisation and marketing teams, etc.
What youll bring
- Attention to details
- Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines and shifting schedules
- Experience in working with a team of translators of multiple languages
- Excellent coordination and communication skills in both English and Japanese
- Knowledge of French/German/Italian/Spanish is an advantage but not essential
- Knowledge/interest/experience in video games and/or the video game industry is a plus but not essential
Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between 37,310 - 48,687 per year. The full range is 37,310 - 65,292 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 candidates qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
How youll be successful
- Passion for Pokmon: Develops an understanding of the Pokmon 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 Pokmon experience.
What to expect
- An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokmon.
- 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 Pokmon 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.
