Full-Time

Localisation Editor

Bilingual French/English

The Pokémon Company

The Pokémon Company

51-200 employees

Licenses IP for games, cards, media

Compensation Overview

£37.3k - £65.3k/yr

+ Relocation Package

London, UK

Hybrid

Hybrid work environment; some on-site days required in London.

Bachelor's

Category
Content & Writing (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Quality Assurance (QA)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Three to four years of related professional experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
  • Detail-oriented with proven ability to multi-task various projects at the same time.
  • Must be a team worker.
  • Near-native level language skill of the localisation language and fluent English language is required.
  • Knowledge of local culture for language of expertise is required.
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing specialized technical programs to edit files is essential.
  • Experience with Word and Excel is required and ability to learn new programs is essential.
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure with unpredictable schedules and tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Editing of a wide variety of computer games-related material, such as in-game text, templates, packaging, press releases, and all other marketing materials in the language of expertise.
  • Overseeing the QA process for all computer games and implement changes as needed by gaining a thorough knowledge of any computer game being localised in-house.
  • Editing of grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and language-specific slang in the language of expertise.
  • Ensuring consistency regarding the use of terminology and style in the language of expertise.
  • Reviewing, revising, and proofing all video game related contents.
  • Lead and support projects as required.
  • Collaborate with other languages in order to keep high level of standards/quality across all languages.
  • Support translators and coordinators as required.
  • Regular reporting of progress to in-house management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in the gaming industry is a strong plus.

The Pokémon Company manages and licenses the Pokémon IP across video games, trading cards, anime, and merchandise, coordinating the franchise for partner products and services. Its offerings include core video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, animated series and films, and licensed merchandise, with Pokémon GO as a prominent freemium mobile game using augmented reality. It differs from competitors by being a consortium of Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures, which enables centralized control and consistent cross-media branding and licensing. Its goal is to grow and sustain the Pokémon brand by delivering games and media, expanding partnerships, and engaging fans worldwide through ongoing releases, events, and new ways to experience Pokémon.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Japan

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration launches September 16, 2026, with all-foil premium pricing.
  • Pokémon TCG Pocket serves 150 countries, and its July 29, 2026 expansion extends engagement.
  • Pokémon World Championships return August 28–30, 2026, strengthening community and merchandise demand.

What critics are saying

  • August 5, 2026 class action over Bellevue bathroom recordings threatens settlement costs and discovery.
  • Pokémon TCG scalping forced government-ID talk in Japan, risking retail backlash and channel conflict.
  • Switch 2 launch stumbles and 2027 Winds, Waves delays expose franchise dependence.

What makes The Pokémon Company unique

  • Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures control one of gaming’s few evergreen global IP franchises.
  • February 27, 2026 Pokémon Presents announced Switch 2 exclusives, TCG, mobile, and theme-park tie-ins.
  • Universal Japan’s January 22, 2026 collaboration proves Pokémon monetizes beyond software sales.

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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 Employees: Pension Employer Contributions

Fitness reimbursement

Commuter benefit

LinkedIn learning

Comprehensive relocation package

Hybrid work environment

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