Game Systems Designer

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

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. 

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com .

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Game Systems Designer
• Job Summary: The Pokémon Company International is seeking an experienced Game Systems Designer to support the live operation of Pokémon Trading Card Game Live. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX/UI Designers, Engineering, and Game Producers to implement, maintain, and improve game systems and content. This role will focus on supporting live operations, content implementation, progression systems, and feature maintenance.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Balance and optimize existing systems focused on economy, progression, and events.

• Implement and support features in alignment with established product goals and design direction.

• Configure live game systems while maintaining balance and contributing to growing engagement.

• Create and maintain thorough game design documentation of your work, working with a clear and measurable theory of change for all tuning changes and new content.

• Provide feedback and supporting documentation for potential new features, representing a systems design perspective.

• Use data from our Analytics team and UX Research team to plan for the success of your work before release and review after release in order to propose continuous improvements.

• Partner with other disciplines to ensure your designs are delivered to the highest quality.

• Review live gameplay data to propose systems improvements and responses to player trends.

What you’ll bring

• Two (2) to (5) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.

• Associate’s degree preferred or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.

• Math and analytical skills with a proficiency in Excel.

• Experience supporting the implementation, maintenance, or tuning of game systems in a professional development environment.

• Deep interest and understanding of game systems and the ability to apply established design patterns.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully tune design systems based on incoming player data for at least one design system: for example, maintenance of a progression, combat, or inventory sub-system for a shipped game over time.

• Demonstrative proof of an open-minded, collaborative mindset with flexibility and resilience in the face of constraints that enables consistent delivery of solutions in dynamic conditions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Working proficiency within at least one game engine, Unity game engine is preferred.

• Experience working on games for multiple platforms is a plus.

• Familiarity with the Pokémon Trading Card Game or other trading card games is a plus.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $86,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year. The full range is $86,000.00 - $150,000.00 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.

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How you’ll be successful

• 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.

What to expect

• 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.

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.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at View email address on job-boards.greenhouse.io .