Project Coordinator - Design (12-Months Fixed-Term)
Company: The Pok--mon Company International
Location: Renton
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Get to know The Pok--mon Company International
The Pok--mon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pok--mon
Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is
responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the
Pok--mon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home
entertainment, and the official Pok--mon website. Pok--mon 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 Pokemon.com and on Facebook
(facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter
(twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).
Get to know the role
- Job Title: Project Coordinator - Design
- Job Summary: This role will coordinate internal project
requests for the Brand & Creative Services Department, Design
Division from 10+ internal departments. Working primarily within
our project management and design approval software and various
communication applications, this role is responsible to intake,
monitor, and troubleshoot all design projects through completion.
The ideal candidate will be able to keep track of many projects in
various stages, proactively address potential issues, confidently
communicate with various parties, and have a full understanding of
the project life-cycle and approval process. This is a new role
within the Design Division and this candidate will be expected to
contribute to shaping and improving the existing process.
- FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
- People Manager: No
What you'll do
- Coordinating with the design team to complete assigned projects
on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and
efficiency.
- Applying full understanding of design processes to create
templates, approval lists, prerequisite tasks, and
schedules.
- Outlining the tasks involved in the project and delegates
accordingly, ensuring all parties hold to their
commitments.
- Acting as a liaison between interdepartmental parties,
addressing questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the
project.
- Working closely with the in-house design manager and designers
to support them in asset and information retrieval needed for the
project.
- Working alongside the in-house design team to offer project
management expertise in continuous process improvements.
- Communicating, facilitating, and collaborating with various
teams to provide training and information to impacted
parties.
- Monitoring the approval process, communicating project updates
and ensuring smooth completion.
- Capturing and preparing feedback and analytical data of design
projects. - - - - - - - -
What you'll bring
- Three (3) to four (4) years of related professional
experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated
equivalent level of applicable experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to
detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet
deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when
appropriate.
- Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about
the project or product being developed.
- Ability to adapt to this new role and contribute to shaping its
effectiveness.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in WorkFront or similar project management
software.
- Proficiency in ESKO WebCenter or similar project review and
approval software.
- Fundamental graphic design technical knowledge a plus.
How you'll be successful
- Passion for Pok--mon: Develops an understanding of the Pok--mon
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 Pok--mon experience.
What to expect -
- An employee first culture
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pok--mon
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs
- Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start
between $83,000.00 - $97,850.00. The full range is -$83,000.00 -
$123,000.00. 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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