Manager, PC Brand Services (Bilingual Japanese/English)

5+ years of experience in product development, merchandising, or related industries.

3+ years of experience managing and leading high-performing teams.

Experience developing plush or other 3D product, with strong knowledge of materials, production, and quality control.

Japanese and English speaking and writing ability at native level.

Familiarity with Japanese business protocol.

Bachelors degree or equivalent required.

For this role, new hires generally start between

$128,800.00 -

$155,230.00

per year. The full range is

$128,800.00 - $198,000.00

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.

Team Management

: Managing the plush development and coordination team.

Strategic Execution

: Driving plush initiative and TPC related product project, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful planning and execution.

The ideal candidate is a native level English – Japanese bilingual and has proven expertise in plush and related product development and management. They have experienced in stakeholder engagement, capable of balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution, and committed to delivering results through both team leadership and individual contributions.

An understanding of the overall Pokémon brand and its characters is a plus. The candidate will be expected to immerse themselves in the Pokémon brand; this ranges from playing video and trading card games to watching the animated series.