Project Manager.

Job Description
As a Project Manager at AREA35, you will be responsible for the overall progress management of various CG production projects. You will have the opportunity to work with famous artists and be involved in the production of world-popular IP works.

  • Manage schedules, progress, and tasks

  • Liaison with client companies and affiliated companies

  • Negotiate and coordinate with internal production teams and related departments

  • Troubleshoot, improve workflow and maximize task efficiency

  • Arrange necessary equipment, licenses, etc. for production teams

  • Perform administrative work such as concluding contracts and preparing documents

Application Requirements

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

  • Experience in the entertainment industry or IT industry

  • Native-level Japanese language skills

  • Business-level English skills

  • Basic Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

  • Must be able to communicate in a team environment


The ideal candidate will also have:

  • Experience in sales

  • Experience in team management and leadership

  • Understanding of workflow and expertise in 3DCG production

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 contact form below.
*Portfolios should include the URL of a website where they can be viewed or a data-sharing service.