Graphic Designer III

The Pokémon Company International•Bellevue, WA

9d•$95,600 - $172,260•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. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com. Highly skilled Graphic Designer with deep expertise in long-format document design, typography, and visual systems. This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys transforming complex information into clear, engaging, and visually compelling experiences across print and digital formats.The ideal candidate brings advanced Adobe InDesign expertise, a strong understanding of editorial and book design principles, and the ability to develop cohesive design systems that maintain consistency across large-scale projects. They are equally comfortable designing a 200-page publication, refining a visual identity system, or crafting a logo that captures the essence of a brand.

Requirements

Five (5) to seven (7) 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.
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
Online portfolio that showcases skill range in both graphic layout and logo design

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

Collaborates with team, brand and editorial staff, manager, and/or other project participants to understand project assignment, audience, and intended message.
Researches and creates graphics and illustrations that are diversified and brand appropriate
Creates original visual media that communicates the desired feeling or message in an engaging and unified way.
Selects fonts for written copy; produces sample layout for approval by client or other project participants.
Prepares drafts of design work and provides samples to editorial or other appropriate staff or departments for review.
Revises projects as necessary based on collaborative feedback process.
Participates in meetings, discussions, and presentations as part of the development process
Contributes to multiple projects simultaneously while keeping on schedule
Stays up to date with ongoing developments in design applications and new print/media trends and techniques to bring consistent innovation to designs