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.

Get to know the role. 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.
• 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.
• Solution-oriented and results-driven mindset.
• Proactive, curious learner who is comfortable asking questions and seeking clarity.
• Understanding of product timelines and print/production processes across various mediums.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop is a plus.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Additional languages are a plus.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between £54,200 - £72,000.00 per year. The full range is £54,200.00 - £97,500.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labour 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.