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Creative and Development Manager - Original Animation

The Pokémon Company International, a leading global brand in children's entertainment, seeks a Creative and Development Manager to oversee original animation projects, ensuring high-quality storytelling and collaboration from development through launch. This role involves working closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain brand integrity and innovate within the animation space.

Skills

  • Strong sense of creative taste and narrative structure
  • Experience with multiple animation mediums including 2D, CG 2D & 3D, and stop-motion
  • Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
  • Positive and inclusive communication approach
  • Curiosity-driven learning style with feedback orientation

Responsibilities

  • Provide creative oversight and feedback on Original Animation productions with clear communication and strong creative sensibility.
  • Collaborate with external partners such as executive producers and artists during creative review.
  • Work with Production Manager to track creative and brand review processes, schedule workflows, and budgets.
  • Build and maintain documentation related to creative best practices and project context.
  • Oversee commissioned materials and concept development for Original Animation projects.
  • Work with Brand Review, Marketing, Media Sales, Licensing, and Legal teams to align project goals.
  • Build relationships with animation talent and stay updated with audience and industry trends.
  • Assist in managing risks, creative concerns, deal-making, and contracting processes.
  • Contribute to content development through research, pitch decks, and talent sourcing.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums
  • Generous paid family leave
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
  • 401k employer matching (US employees)
  • Pension employer contributions (UK/IRE/MX employees)
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
  • LinkedIn learning access
  • Comprehensive relocation package (for certain roles)
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Company events celebrating Pokémon culture
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The world of Pokémon connects people across the globe, beloved by kids, adults, and every Trainer in between! These incredible creatures have crossed borders and language barriers to reach the hearts of millions for over 25 years, bringing people ...

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