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: Game Producer

Job Summary: As a Game Producer, you will act as the primary liaison between the external game developer and the internal development team. This role will work with members of the production team and studio leadership to ensure timely delivery and updates of the product, triaging issues and determining next steps.

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: No

What you’ll do

Oversee multiple game projects through their publishing lifecycle, including milestone tracking, schedule management, and risk assessment

Demonstrated ability to assess progress and quality and escalate challenges in a timely manner

Proven ability to engage directly with executives, synthesize feedback on complex projects and prioritize actionable outcomes

Manage prioritization of tasks, bugs, design iteration and user/tester feedback

Break down multifaceted issues into workable components to guide the development team

Maintain clear and consistent documentation, production reports, and progress updates for internal leadership

Help coordinate patches, updates, and live service events to maintain player engagement post-launch

Track record of data informed decision making with an ability to identify and review project metrics independently

Contribute to building processes, standardization, and best practices

What you’ll bring

Five (5) - seven (7) years of related professional experience working on a AAA brand, two (2) - three (3) years of experience as a publishing producer for games

Prior experience bringing a successful PC/Mac/mobile game to market

Experience working with external studios, IP (Intellectual Property) holders, and internal cross-disciplinary teams

Experience with mobile app store release workflow

The ability to understand and adapt your communication style to match the needs of your audience

Experience making decisions in a complex and occasionally ambiguous environment

Diverse experience with Jira for task management and bug tracking, database setup, organization, and maintenance. Additional experience with Monday.com will be relevant

A passion for making and playing great games, with an awareness of current titles and industry trends

Ability to travel up to 2 times per year domestically or internationally

Fluency in Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese is a strong plus, but not required

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $127,000.00 - $152,000.00 per year. The full range is $127,000.00 - $194,000.00 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.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-JL1How 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.