Sr Product Experience Specialist - Pokémon

Nintendo • Redmond, WA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.
Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Contributes to successful product marketing campaign launch activities by leveraging an in-depth knowledge of product experience.
Responsible for either the strategic planning, execution & project management throughout the product launch process, or the aggregation and analysis of product strengths, weaknesses, uniqueness, and competitive analysis.
Leverages product knowledge and data driven insights to influence and recommend campaign strategy and tactics.
Works and collaborates cross functionally with various stakeholders including Nintendo Company Ltd. (NCL), The Pokémon Company Int'l (TPCI, outside partners, internal teams, and media.
Leads presentations and provides feedback to teams at various levels across the organization, up to and including the executive leadership team.
Contributes to product demonstrations to other departments and outside partners as needed and assigned.

Requirements

• Five years of related experience.
• Good game play skills and the ability to identify key selling points and marketing opportunities.
• Able to work on complex, highly visible, and confidential projects.
• Strong knowledge of Nintendo IP, franchise, and games, especially Pokémon.
• Excellent organization skills with acute attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong public speaking, writing and presentation skills.
• Historical and current knowledge of the video game industry for home and mobile markets helpful.
• Strong PC Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and MS Teams preferred).
• Familiarity with Japanese business practices.
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job family and basic knowledge of related job families.
• Requires in-depth knowledge in own job family and basic knowledge of related job families.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid passport may be required.
• This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to successful product marketing campaign launch activities by leveraging an in-depth knowledge of product experience.
• Responsible for either the strategic planning, execution & project management throughout the product launch process, or the aggregation and analysis of product strengths, weaknesses, uniqueness, and competitive analysis.
• Leverages product knowledge and data driven insights to influence and recommend campaign strategy and tactics.
• Works and collaborates cross functionally with various stakeholders including Nintendo Company Ltd. (NCL), The Pokémon Company Int'l (TPCI, outside partners, internal teams, and media.
• Leads presentations and provides feedback to teams at various levels across the organization, up to and including the executive leadership team.
• Contributes to product demonstrations to other departments and outside partners as needed and assigned.

Benefits

• potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus
• a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees