Plush Product Strategy Lead (Bilingual JP/EN)

The Pokémon Company International; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 119,292 - 158,722; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums

Generous paid family leave

401k Employer Matching

Fitness reimbursement

Commuter benefit

Comprehensive relocation package

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Bellevue seeks an Original Merchandise Brand Services professional who is bilingual in Japanese and English. This role focuses on team management and driving development of plush products. Responsibilities include overseeing product strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading a high-performing team. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in product development, strong leadership skills, and a passion for the Pokémon brand. Offering a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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 products with strong knowledge of materials.
• Japanese and English speaking and writing ability at native level.
• Familiarity with Japanese business protocol.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plush development and coordination team.
• Drive plush initiative and related product projects with stakeholders.
• Oversee team operations and workload management.
• Build relationships with external partners and manage production schedules.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Bilingual Japanese-English

Team leadership

Product development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Slack

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

A leading entertainment company in Bellevue seeks an Original Merchandise Brand Services professional who is bilingual in Japanese and English. This role focuses on team management and driving development of plush products. Responsibilities include overseeing product strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading a high-performing team. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in product development, strong leadership skills, and a passion for the Pokémon brand. Offering a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits package.