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The Pokémon Company International

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
The Pokémon Company International's roles stay open a median of 77 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
71% of The Pokémon Company International's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The Pokémon Company International
high
31 stale, 1 reposted of 35 open
Hiring momentum
61 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 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

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The Pokémon Company International as an employer.

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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