Create and supervise character designs for games and digital services, or produce and manage 3D character assets, coordinating external creators and quality checks.
About this role
Sanrio is hiring a producer for original character animation and localisation of overseas animation. The role protects character settings and creative direction while organising delivery.
Responsibilities include staffing, budgets, schedules and progress; concept development, research and proposals; communication with clients and partners; and supervision of design, animation and final video quality. Initial work is alongside existing members, with increasing ownership according to aptitude.
Applicants need at least five years managing video-project progress, three years as a project leader and basic office-software skills. Native-level Japanese and communication-level English are listed. Animation knowledge, overseas collaboration and business-English experience are preferred. Although advertised as permanent employment, a renewable fixed-term annual-salary offer may be proposed depending on experience, skills and desired compensation.
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