Manager, Brand Services (Fashion & Home)

TL;DR

Manager, Brand Services (Fashion & Home): Leading brand governance and execution for licensed products in home goods, fashion, and apparel with an accent on brand integrity, quality, and consistency. Focus on managing a team of specialists, partnering with external licensees, and overseeing the product lifecycle from concept to commercialization.

Location: Hybrid in Bellevue, Washington, United States

Salary: $119,000 - $214,000 per year

Company

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon brand globally outside of Asia, overseeing licensing, marketing, and entertainment.

What you will do

• Lead brand governance for licensed products in home goods, fashion, and apparel to ensure consistency and quality.
• Manage, coach, and develop the Brand Services team through direction and performance management.
• Partner with internal teams and external licensees to guide product development and approve submissions.
• Oversee portfolio projects and licensee relationships, identifying and resolving risks.
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines, tools, and training materials for successful launches.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to incorporate market insights and customer feedback into products.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in brand management, product development, or consumer products.
• 1+ year of experience managing a team, including coaching and driving results.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles from concept to commercialization.
• Experience within licensing, consumer products, or branded entertainment environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time.

Nice to have

• Interest in home goods, fashion, apparel, or entertainment-driven brands.
• Project management experience or implementation of PM tools.
• Additional language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums.
• US 401k employer matching.
• Generous paid family leave and employer-paid life insurance.
• Fitness reimbursement and commuter benefits.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.