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The Pokémon Company

Licenses IP for games, cards, media

Graphic Designer 3

Full-Time
$95.6k - $172.3k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Bellevue, WA, USA
Hybrid
Art, Graphics & AnimationGraphic Design

About the job

Requirements
  • Five to seven years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
  • Proficiency 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.
  • An online portfolio showcasing skill range in graphic layout and logo design.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with team, brand and editorial staff, manager, and/or other project participants to understand project assignments, audiences, and intended messages.
  • Research and create graphics and illustrations that are diversified and brand appropriate.
  • Create original visual media that communicates the desired feeling or message in an engaging and unified way.
  • Select fonts for written copy and produce sample layouts for approval by clients or other project participants.
  • Prepare drafts of design work and provide samples to editorial or other appropriate staff or departments for review.
  • Revise projects as necessary based on the collaborative feedback process.
  • Participate in meetings, discussions, and presentations as part of the development process.
  • Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously while keeping on schedule.
  • Stay up to date with developments in design applications and new print/media trends and techniques to bring consistent innovation to designs.

About the company

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

  • June 30, 2026's 30th Celebration TCG adds Futuristic rare and all-foil collector demand.
  • August 31, 2026's PokémonXP and World Championships deepen community engagement before holiday sales.
  • September 9, 2026's Pokémon Champions Z Mega Evolution update refreshes competitive play.

What critics are saying

  • August 2026's Ben Tsai voyeurism lawsuit ties Pokémon International to employee-safety failures.
  • The ongoing Palworld patent case risks a narrow loss that weakens Pokémon imitation defenses.
  • Pokémon Winds and Waves in 2027 must land flawlessly; a flop damages every line.

What makes The Pokémon Company unique

  • Pokémon owns a cross-media IP flywheel spanning games, TCG, animation, merchandise, and events.
  • The Pokémon Center and live championships create direct fan monetization beyond licensing.
  • Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures align control, protecting canon and release discipline.

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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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