Digital Designer

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

Job Title : Digital Designer

Job Summary : The Digital Designer at The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) will blend creativity with technical skills to produce high quality static and animated digital graphics for display on TPCi's digital marketing channels. This role is responsible for producing original content as well as incorporating established internal assets.

FLSA Classification (US Only) : Exempt

People Manager : No

What you’ll do

Produce high-quality static and lightweight motion / animated graphics for digital marketing channels, including website, social media, in-app placements, and email campaigns

Adapt and optimize existing assets for digital platforms (resizing, formatting, accessibility adjustments, localization)

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver on brand and campaign goals

Maintain consistency with brand guidelines and ensure alignment across digital touchpoints.

Manage multiple design requests simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standard.

Apply strong attention to detail in file setup, naming, and delivery for hand-off to developers, campaign managers, or vendors.

Demonstrate solid knowledge of digital design principles (responsive layouts, typography for screens, animation basics) and growing familiarity with related areas such as UX, marketing, and content strategy.

What you’ll bring

Strong graphic design portfolio required.

3-4 years successful professional design experience, preferably at a digital agency or in-house digital marketing team for a product-driven business.

Experience in marketing design for esports, streaming platforms, and competitive events.

Ability to travel both nationally and internationally for event dates 3-4 times per year.

Ability to provide on-site design needs that could require walking during the duration of the events, which can be multiple days.

Mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma applications.

Proficient in producing design work aligned with brand requirements.

Strong layout skills and organization with attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

Ability to work independently on an assignment.

Base Salary Range :

For this role, new hires generally start between $84,800.00 - $100,000.00 per year. The full range is $84,000.00 - $125,000.00 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.

How you’ll be successful

Passion for Pokémon : Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.

Challenging the Expected : Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.

Integrity and Respect : Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.

Dedicated to Quality : Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.

Building Relationships : Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.

Delighting Customers : Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.

Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.