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The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and 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.

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Job Title: Manager, Brand Services (Fashion & Home)
Job Summary: The Manager, Brand Services is responsible for brand governance and execution across licensed products within the home goods, fashion, and apparel categories. This role leads a team that partners with internal stakeholders and external licensees to ensure brand integrity, quality, and consistency from product concept through commercialization. As a people manager, the role provides direction, coaching, and prioritization to the Brand Services team while driving efficient processes, timely approvals, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
People Manager: Yes

What you’ll do

Lead brand governance and execution for licensed products within the home goods, fashion, and apparel categories, ensuring brand integrity, quality, and consistency from concept through commercialization.
Manage, coach, and develop the Brand Services team, providing direction, prioritization, and performance management to support efficient operations and strong outcomes.
Partner with internal teams and external licensees to guide product development, review and approve submissions, and ensure alignment with established brand requirements and timelines.
Oversee multiple projects and licensee relationships within an assigned portfolio, identifying risks, resolving issues, and escalating concerns as needed.
Develop and maintain brand guidelines, tools, and training materials to support successful product launches and ongoing brand execution.
Collaborate cross‑functionally to support product planning, assess market and competitive insights, and incorporate customer feedback into existing and future products.

What you’ll bring

5+ years of experience in brand management, product development, product management, or a related consumer products field.
1+ year of experience managing or leading a team, with demonstrated ability to coach, prioritize work, and drive results through others.
Strong understanding of product development processes and lifecycle, including cross‑functional collaboration from concept through commercialization.
Experience within licensing, consumer products, or branded entertainment environments.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining high standards for quality and follow‑through.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Demonstrated professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time.
Interest in home goods, fashion, apparel, and/or entertainment‑driven brands (e.g., animation, video games, trading card games) is a plus.
Project management experience and/or implementation of project management tools is a plus.
Additional language skills is a plus.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $119,000.00 - $158,000.00 per year. The full range is $119,000.00 - $214,000.00 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.

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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.

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 [email protected].

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