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Pokemon Co. LinkedIn listing points to new mobile game in the works
Looks like there's a new mobile Pokemon game in the works. The info comes from the Pokemon Company themselves, who have posted up a job listing. They're looking for a Principal Game Designer, and the listing clearly indicates that this will be a mobile project.
The Pokémon Company International (TPCi), a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, 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.
The Principal Game Designer will work within a team of designers, engineers, artists, producers, and tester to create an upcoming mobile game. We are looking for a creative individual that not only understands the secret sauce to fun games but also can communicate that vision to others. This candidate will spend a lot of time coordinating with both Studio leadership and individual contributors and must have fantastic people skills.
What You Will Bring
- 5 years or more experience in mobile\video game design
- 2 years or more experience as a Lead or Principal Game Designer
- UX/UI skills a plus
- Design management skills, a plus
- Experience with Unity a plus