Brand Services Partner (14-month Fixed Term-Contract)

The role

The Brand Services Partner will uphold the vision and standards of the Pokémon brand for Fashion and Home categories. This person will lead the end-to-end product approval process from initial concept through production launch.

What you will do

• Review and approve submissions for assigned partners to ensure alignment with brand guidelines.
• Identify potential timeline risks and escalate with proposed solutions.
• Guide partners toward brand-appropriate interpretations for product categories.
• Partner with internal teams and licensees to define product assortments and character rollouts.
• Support stakeholders in representing the Pokémon brand across products and marketing materials.
• Communicate regularly with partners via email, calls, and meetings.
• Track and maintain accurate records of product development.
• Compile and distribute monthly reports on product approvals and pipeline status.
• Support the development of process documentation, tools, and training materials.
• Organize, track, and maintain product samples across categories.

Required qualifications

• Two (2) 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective time management with the ability to meet deadlines across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to provide direction when needed.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing priorities independently.
• Strong understanding of product development or ability to quickly learn category-specific requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with strong follow-through.

Nice to have

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop is a plus.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

• 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.

Before you apply

• For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work.
• For roles in Ireland, this role requires the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland.
• In some cases, the Company may be able to arrange a visa.

About the company

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.