Marketing Localization Specialist II (Bilingual Japanese/English) - 18-Months Fixed-Term Contract at The Pokémon Company International

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Bellevue, Washington, United States

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. And check out Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/Pokémon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

Get to know the role

Job Title: Marketing Localization Specialist II - Bilingual (Japanese/English)
Job Summary: This role is primarily responsible for translating game-related documents into English. Understanding localization processes and tools is essential, and the candidate should have an appreciation for the importance of faithful localization, an interest in marketing, and a passion for our products.
FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
People Manager: No

What you’ll do

Translate marketing materials, which may include press releases, video scripts, design documents, and more, for Pokémon video games, apps, and related projects.
Understand the localization direction and philosophy of the Pokémon brand and adhere to both while learning from feedback from your peers, supervisors, and in some cases, other teams.
Demonstrate a willingness to adopt new processes/tools, while also consulting with senior members to understand the needs of various teams and existing workflows.
Take a lead role in tackling marketing translation tasks, including negotiating deadlines, ensuring quality and accuracy of deliverables, and managing competing priorities while working with your fellow team members to ensure that all work gets completed on time and meets the expectations of various teams in Japan and within TPCi.
Utilize all the tools available to you—including CAT tools, access to game scripts and builds, and communication with your fellow team members and subject-matter experts—to produce translations that accurately reflect game specs and features as you become an expert yourself on our products.
Work with fellow localization team members to produce high-quality language and meet cultural requirements while maintaining consistency with game text and creating a cohesive vision of our products that aligns with brand standards and the needs of your fellow teams at TPCi.
Ensure consistency regarding the use of terminology and alignment with existing translations.
Understand the requirements for different text types, including limitations on length and timing needs for video scripts, knowledge of possible legal considerations of marketing text, needed polish for text for public consumption, and more.
Interact daily with other translators, editors, project managers, and technical support teams, while also being self-directed and acquiring greater knowledge that will aid you in your role.
Assist with other localization projects and tasks as needed.
Report progress regularly to in-house management
Playtest unreleased games to familiarize oneself.

What you’ll bring

3-4 years of experience translating from Japanese to English
Japanese speaking and writing abilities at a near-native level
English speaking and writing abilities at a native level, with a particular passion for writing and producing clear, engaging text that can be used as the basis for marketing efforts
A solid mastery of the standard conventions of English grammar and style
A desire to produce translations that are both appropriate for the intended audience and channel of communication and which stay true to the source text and brand direction
The ability to work flexibly in an environment that features tight deadlines and shifting schedules
Comfort with troubleshooting new software and the ability to learn specialized technical programs
A proven ability to multi-task, juggling different requests while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail
Experience playing and/or translating video games required. Pokémon games preferred.
Experience playing and/or translating trading card games preferred.
Experience with MemoQ or other CAT tools preferred.
An interest in developing project management skills and CAT tool mastery

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 employee first culture
Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
Competitive cash-based compensation programs
Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between $74,000.00 - $87,400.00. The full range is $74,000.00 - $111,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
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 Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
Fitness reimbursement
Commuter benefit
LinkedIn learning
Comprehensive relocation package
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.

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Estimated Salary range:

Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $55,000 - $75,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.

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