Original Merchandise Developer (Bilingual Japanese/English)

The Pokémon Company International · Bellevue, Washington, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $86,200 - $102,300

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 76 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: Yes
Ghost-job risk at The Pokémon Company International: high
Hiring momentum: 61 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Pokémon Company International's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Pokémon Company International.

About this role

The Original Merchandise Developer - Plush role at The Pokémon Company International involves overseeing the development and approval of plush products from concept to production. This includes evaluating prototypes, providing feedback to vendors, creating development artwork, and managing multiple projects while ensuring product quality and adherence to brand standards. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and a strong understanding of product development processes.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5

benefits: 5/5
freshness: 1/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 4/5
pay transparency: 5/5

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What you need

3–5 years of professional experience in plush, toy, or 3D consumer product development
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Strong understanding of product construction, materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards
Demonstrated ability to evaluate product quality, character accuracy, and consumer appeal
Experience working directly with overseas manufacturers and cross-functional teams
Strong project management, prioritization, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

Educational background or professional experience in Product Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related field
Bilingual in Japanese/English
Ability to create concept sketches, development artwork, and technical illustrations for plush product prototyping and sample development
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
Experience developing character-based consumer products

What you get

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

Worth weighing

Base salary range provided, but final salary depends on qualifications and experience
Role involves managing multiple projects, which may indicate a high workload
Collaboration with overseas manufacturers may involve time zone challenges

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Listed by The Pokémon Company International on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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