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Job Description
As a game designer, you will contribute to the creation of exciting new games for PC, consumer, and mobile devices. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Participate in the general game design process for the development of innovative games across different platforms

  • Craft detailed plans and specifications to guide the game development process

  • Efficiently manage and coordinate development schedules and tasks to ensure smooth project execution

  • Conduct thorough test plays and make precise balance adjustments to ensure optimal gameplay experiences

Application Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or 10 years of verifiable work experience in a similar role (required for a Japanese visa)

  • Experience in game development as a game planner for more than 2 games (3 years)

  • Have a strong passion for video games and play them on a daily basis

  • Experience with Office tools (Word, Excel, PowePoint, etc.)

  • Able to communicate proactively in a team-oriented manner


Desirable Experiences:

  • Proficiency in game development with Unreal Engine

  • Knowledge of programming and DCC tools

Base Salary

  • Salary is based on qualifications and experience. TBD during the interview.

Employment Status

  • Full-time employee, contract Worker (both have a 6-month probationary period)

  • 10:00-19:00 (8 hours per day, 1 hour lunch break)

  • Core hours: 11:00-16:00

  • This role is primarily on-site at our Tokyo office

    • Office location:
      7F NTF Takebashi Building, 3-15 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
      From the nearest stations:
      Subway Takebashi station 7 min. walk
      Subway Jimbocho station 5 min. walk
      Subway Ogawamachi station 10 min. walk
      Subway Shin-ochanomizu station 10 min. walk
      Subway Otemachi station 10 min. walk
      JR Kanda station approx. 13 min. walk

  • Visa sponsorship available

Vacation and Holidays

  • Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays

  • Year-end and New Year holidays

  • Summer holidays

  • Paid vacation

  • Marriage, bereavement

  • Maternity leave before and after childbirth

  • Childcare leave

  • Nursing care leave

Benefits

  • Reimbursement for transportation expenses

  • Medical checkups

  • Congratulatory and condolence payments

  • Retirement allowance

  • Employee discount for products on our e-commerce site

  • Beer Day (In-house lecture from prominent industry figures)

  • Movie viewing allowance

  • Company support for visiting museums

  • Company support for attending lectures and seminars

  • Company support for certification acquisition and examination fees

  • Japanese lessons offered, subject to workload

Other

  • Bonuses available, paid twice a year based on performance (full-time employees only)

  • Wage revision once a year, based on evaluation and performance

  • Retirement plans/severance packages available

  • Health insurance, employee pension, unemployment insurance, worker's compensation insurance

  • No dress code. There are no restrictions on hairstyle or hair color. Aside from Japanese many of our team members speak English.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume/CV and portfolio (art-related positions only) using the button below.
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