Game Designer III - Trading Card Game (TCG)

Game Designer III - Trading Card Game (TCG)

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and 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.

This role will create content and features, ensuring your work aligns with business and design goals with unwavering attention to theme, quality, and the needs of our players.

Be a game design champion constantly looking to evolve TPCi's Expansions product line and ways to optimize the users' experience.

Develop and execute product plans for Pokémon Trading card game (TCG) products.

Construct and edit game design presentations for communication within the Project Management team as well as internal stakeholders.

Assist with Pokémon TCG card text templating to ensure clear and consistent standards.

Contribute innovative and creative ideas to TPCi's TCG Products.

Review and provide editorial feedback on game design documents, proposals, and conceptual prototypes.

Write product stories for Pokémon TCG products.

Utilize user feedback into clear actionable items to improve products and design processes.

Coordinate with and support other Game Design teams as necessary.

Ensure that the final product quality meets the high expectations of TPCi's Expansions brand.

Proof Pokémon TCG products.

Be extremely organized in the game design workflow from initial concept to final release and post-release support.

Five (5) to seven (7) years of related professional experience.

Experience working on trading card games preferred.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Understanding of TPCi brand, specifically Pokémon TCG, with a focus on Community and Organized Play.

Extensive knowledge of Play! Pokémon events, tournaments, and community, or other similar programs.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to synthesize game-play data to improve the game as necessary.

In-depth Game Design experience and knowledge, specifically as it relates to the Pokémon TCG.

Proofing experience.

Interest in all things gaming from mobile to tabletop and wider industry trends with a specific passion for crafting amazing gaming experiences for TCGs!

Ability to work independently, handle multiple assignments, balance priorities, and meet deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

For this role, new hires generally start between $95,650 - $127,000 per year. The full range is $95,650 - $172,250 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate's qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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.

An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.

Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.

Competitive cash-based compensation programs.

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.

Fitness reimbursement.

Commuter benefit.

LinkedIn learning.

Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.

Hybrid work environment.