Brand Services Specialist, Fashion & Home (12-months FTC) in London

Get to know The Pokémon Company International. 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. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.

Job Summary: Brand Services Specialist will focus on upholding the vision and standards of the Pokémon brand. The ideal candidate will be expected to fully immerse themselves in the Pokémon brand; this ranges from playing the video and trading card games to watching the animated series and learning how each applies to products. This position will be responsible for ensuring products are accurate and true to the rules and vision of the Pokémon brand while maintaining the highest level of quality possible. This position is a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract.

This role will lead the end-to-end product approval process for Fashion and Home categories, guiding submissions from initial concept through final approval and production launch. The Brand Services Specialist will evaluate artwork application, placement, materials, and overall product execution to ensure alignment with brand standards and category-specific best practices. This includes working closely with licensees to provide actionable feedback, resolving issues related to design, feasibility, and timelines, and ensuring consistency across assortments. The role also requires maintaining clear documentation, tracking approvals, and proactively managing workflows to support efficient development cycles while upholding brand integrity at every stage.

What you’ll do:

• Review and approve submissions for assigned partners, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and use of approved TPCi assets for licensed products.
• Identify potential timeline risks and escalate with proposed solutions.
• Guide partners toward strong, brand-appropriate interpretations tailored to their product category.
• Partner with internal teams and licensees to define product assortments and character rollouts, aligned with focus characters, partner capabilities, target market, and refresh cadence.
• Support internal and external stakeholders in representing the Pokémon brand across products and marketing materials.
• Communicate regularly with partners via email, calls, and meetings to support development and approvals.
• Track and maintain accurate records of product development from concept through approval.
• Compile and distribute monthly reports on product approvals and pipeline status.
• Support the development of process documentation, tools, and training materials.
• Create presentations and contribute to team projects as needed.
• Organize, track, and maintain product samples across categories.
• Distribute updated assets and brand information to licensees as needed.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with licensees; occasional travel may be required.

What you’ll bring:

• Five (5) to seven (7) 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.