Coordinate English localization for games by implementing translated text, checking it on actual devices, proofreading, and creating, editing, and managing translation-related materials.
About this role
The game designer will design an AAA game based on the direction requested by producers and directors. The role contributes to the core production of game content and includes designing in-game flows and screen layouts.
Responsibilities include creating specifications, planning documents and related materials, as well as coordinating with other development sections when necessary.
Required experience includes creating specifications and planning documents in Excel, development experience as a game designer for console games on home or portable systems, and the ability to communicate appropriately in large-scale, multi-person development.
Experience using text-based or visual-based scripting languages is welcome. UI/UX design experience is also welcome. The posting describes a preference for candidates who enjoy and actively play games, work flexibly across tasks, and communicate smoothly with related departments.
The position is listed as full-time employment. The annual salary is determined according to experience, ability and company regulations, with a stated range of ¥4.5 million to ¥12 million. A semiannual performance incentive is available outside the annual salary. The annual salary includes prescribed overtime and late-night work allowances. The listed examples are ¥6 million at age 28, ¥6.5 million at age 31 and ¥8 million at age 39.
Work is at either the Shibuya or Meguro office in Tokyo. Working hours are 10:00 to 19:00, with eight scheduled working hours and a 60-minute break from 13:00 to 14:00. Average monthly overtime is approximately 18.5 hours based on 2025 results. The offices are smoke-free indoors in principle, with designated rooms for heated tobacco products.
Benefits and support listed for regular employees include health, employment, workers' accident compensation and employees' pension insurance; housing and moving allowances; child allowance; a corporate defined-contribution pension; annual paid leave; summer, year-end and New Year holidays; condolence leave; training and mentoring programs; meal assistance; influenza vaccination; an in-house massage service; free soft drinks; and other employee support programs. Side jobs are prohibited. If the engagement is instead a contract or outsourcing arrangement, holidays, insurance and benefits may differ.
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