The Pokémon Company International

Graphic Designer III

The Pokémon Company International • $95K — $172K *
Bellevue, WA 98006In-Person
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of professional graphic design experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in brand-aligned design work
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
  • Independently manages design assignments
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of print technology and pre-press processes
  • Online portfolio showcasing graphic layout and logo design skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team and stakeholders to grasp project goals and target audience
  • Research and design graphics and illustrations that align with brand identity
  • Create cohesive original visual media conveying intended messages
  • Select appropriate fonts and produce layout samples for client approval
  • Prepare initial drafts for review and incorporate feedback
  • Revise design projects based on collaborative input
  • Manage multiple ongoing projects efficiently
  • Stay updated with design trends and innovations

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums
  • Generous paid family leave
  • Employer-paid life and income protection insurance
  • 401(k) employer matching for U.S. employees or pension contributions for UK/Ireland/Mexico employees
  • Fitness reimbursement program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional development
  • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Company events celebrating the Pokémon culture
Full Job Description
Get to know the role
  • Job Title: Graphic Designer
  • Job Summary: Highly skilled Graphic Designer with deep expertise in long-format document design, typography, and visual systems. This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys transforming complex information into clear, engaging, and visually compelling experiences across print and digital formats.The ideal candidate brings advanced Adobe InDesign expertise, a strong understanding of editorial and book design principles, and the ability to develop cohesive design systems that maintain consistency across large-scale projects. They are equally comfortable designing a 200-page publication, refining a visual identity system, or crafting a logo that captures the essence of a brand.
  • FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
  • People Manager: No


What you'll do
  • Collaborates with team, brand and editorial staff, manager, and/or other project participants to understand project assignment, audience, and intended message.
  • Researches and creates graphics and illustrations that are diversified and brand appropriate
  • Creates original visual media that communicates the desired feeling or message in an engaging and unified way.
  • Selects fonts for written copy; produces sample layout for approval by client or other project participants.
  • Prepares drafts of design work and provides samples to editorial or other appropriate staff or departments for review.
  • Revises projects as necessary based on collaborative feedback process.
  • Participates in meetings, discussions, and presentations as part of the development process
  • Contributes to multiple projects simultaneously while keeping on schedule
  • Stays up to date with ongoing developments in design applications and new print/media trends and techniques to bring consistent innovation to designs


What you'll bring
  • Five (5) to seven (7) 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.
  • Proficient in producing design work aligned with brand requirements.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
  • Ability to work independently on an assignment.
  • Organized with attention to detail.
  • Expert proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite on Mac OS, specifically: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of print technology, pre-press process, and applications
  • Online portfolio that showcases skill range in both graphic layout and logo design


Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $95,600 - $127,250 per year. The full range is $95,600 - $172,260 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.

About The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company is a Japanese company responsible for brand management, production, publishing, marketing, and licensing of the Pokémon franchise, which consists of video game software, a trading card game, anime television series, films, manga, home entertainment products, merchandise, and other ventures. It was established through a joint investment by the three companies holding the copyright of Pokémon: Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. It began operating in 1998 and adopted the moniker Pokémon Ltd. in October 2000. The company is headquartered in the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo. The company has separate subsidiaries that handle operations in different parts of the world, with the Pokémon Company International supporting the territories outside Asia and being responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website on the territories outside Asia. The Pokémon Company also handles publishing of all Pokémon video games since 2001 alongside Nintendo. The Pokémon Company is mostly responsible for marketing and funding, while Nintendo handles distribution of the titles in Japan and outside it. Both companies work together in localization, production, QA, and other aspects. The company is solely responsible for publishing and licensing mobile Pokémon titles, unlike console titles where it has help from Nintendo.
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