Directs development of a new arcade title by defining the concept and core game design, setting project milestones, guiding the team, and ensuring quality.
About this role
This role directs development for SEGA legacy consumer game titles. Responsibilities include creating proposals and game design documents, defining requirements for the game, and leading the core game design. The director also establishes project milestones and the overall schedule, maintains progress against them, evaluates the quality of deliverables, and ensures quality throughout development. Additional responsibilities include building the team development structure and environment and driving team development forward.
Applicants must have at least three years of experience developing consumer titles and at least three years of experience at director level or above. Communication skills are required.
Experience developing 3D action games and experience launching new titles are welcomed. Experienced veteran creators and people interested in SEGA legacy titles are also welcome.
The position is offered as a full-time permanent employee. Depending on skills and experience, the offer may instead be made as a contract employee. The work location is in Shinagawa, Tokyo, at Sumitomo Fudosan Osaki Garden Tower.
Foreign nationals are required to have Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N1.
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