Game Producer

The Pokémon Company International • Bellevue, WA

1d • $127,000 - $194,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, 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. As a Game Producer, you will act as the primary liaison between the external game developer and the internal development team. This role will work with members of the production team and studio leadership to ensure timely delivery and updates of the product, triaging issues and determining next steps.

Requirements

• Five (5) - seven (7) years of related professional experience working on a AAA brand
• Two (2) - three (3) years of experience as a publishing producer for games
• Prior experience bringing a successful PC/Mac/mobile game to market
• Experience working with external studios, IP (Intellectual Property) holders, and internal cross-disciplinary teams
• Experience with mobile app store release workflow
• The ability to understand and adapt your communication style to match the needs of your audience
• Experience making decisions in a complex and occasionally ambiguous environment
• Diverse experience with Jira for task management and bug tracking, database setup, organization , and maintenance.
• A passion for making and playing great games, with an awareness of current titles and industry trends
• Ability to travel up to 2 times per year domestically or internationally

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience with Monday.com will be relevant
• Fluency in Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese is a strong plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple game projects through their publishing lifecycle, including milestone tracking, schedule management, and risk assessment
• Demonstrated ability to assess progress and quality and escalate challenges in a timely manner
• Proven ability to engage directly with executives, synthesize feedback on complex projects and prioritize actionable outcomes
• Manage prioritization of tasks, bugs, design iteration and user/tester feedback
• Break down multifaceted issues into workable components to guide the development team
• Maintain clear and consistent documentation, production reports, and progress updates for internal leadership
• Help coordinate patches, updates, and live service events to maintain player engagement post-launch
• Track record of data informed decision making with an ability to identify and review project metrics independently
• Contribute to building processes, standardization, and best practices

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees