Manager, PC Brand Services
About The Position
This role carries dual responsibilities: 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to balance people management responsibilities with individual contributor duties.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple priorities and simultaneous projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word.
- International business travel required.
Nice To Haves
- An understanding of the overall Pokémon brand and its characters is a plus.
- Familiarity in Slack, Confluence, and SharePoint is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and executing strategies for plush and other TPC-related products, ensuring alignment with business goals and brand standards.
- Manage the project of plush and other TPC-related product development.
- Build and strengthen the relationships with external partners, actively manage the production schedules and quality standards.
- Lead coordination of the data integration with TPC’s system.
- Act as the primary point of contact, coordinate and collaborate with TPC, other Pokémon group companies, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of various initiatives and projects.
- Oversee team operations, including workload management, role assignment, and progress tracking.
- Guide the plush development, sample review, and quality standards for team members.
- Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance development efficiency and product quality.
- Build and lead a high-performing team.
- Define team structure, roles, and responsibilities to support scalable operation.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement through mentorship, coaching, and professional development.
- Set clear goals and performance metrics, conduct regular feedback sessions, and support career growth for team members.
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.
- Hybrid work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
