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Original Merchandise Developer (Bilingual Japanese/English)

The Pokémon Company International
Location
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
OM Merchandise Development
Salary
$86,200 - $102,300
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3–5 years of professional experience in plush, toy, or 3D consumer product development
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Strong understanding of product construction, materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate product quality, character accuracy, and consumer appeal
  • Experience working directly with overseas manufacturers and cross-functional teams
  • Strong project management, prioritization, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Nice to have
  • Educational background or professional experience in Product Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related field
  • Bilingual in Japanese/English
  • Ability to create concept sketches, development artwork, and technical illustrations for plush product prototyping and sample development
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
  • Experience developing character-based consumer products
What the job really is

The Original Merchandise Developer - Plush role at The Pokémon Company International involves overseeing the development and approval of plush products from concept to production. This includes evaluating prototypes, providing feedback to vendors, creating development artwork, and managing multiple projects while ensuring product quality and adherence to brand standards. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and a strong understanding of product development processes.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range provided, but final salary depends on qualifications and experience
  • Role involves managing multiple projects, which may indicate a high workload
  • Collaboration with overseas manufacturers may involve time zone challenges
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Benefits5/5
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Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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