Graphic Designer II

The Pokémon Company International•Bellevue, WA

21h•$86,200 - $150,850•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role will apply art, design, and copy layout skills to create visually engaging concepts such as logos, promotional and branding materials, communication media, and other print and digital materials.

Requirements

Three (3) to four (4) 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.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite or other similar design software.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for completion of all graphic development and production steps from concept through final design, and any associated file deliveries for print or digital applications
Researches and creates graphics that are diversified and brand appropriate
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Participates in meetings, discussions, and presentations as part of the development process
Demonstrates in depth conceptual and practical knowledge in both digital and print design, and basic knowledge of related areas such as digital media, localization, event creative.
Solves complex design problems involving brand integrity, cohesion, business strategies, and brings a new perspective on existing solutions
Maintains strict attention to detail in design, process and technical organization.
Contributes to multiple projects simultaneously while keeping on schedule
Work independently to create and execute design for all categories of assigned brand
Meets all department and corporate business requirements, including those regarding work hours, conduct, and teamwork
Stays up to date with ongoing developments in design applications and new print/media trends and techniques to bring consistent innovation to designs