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 planner is responsible for planning and operating game content from the creation of concepts and specifications for in-game events through development and live operations. Responsibilities include deciding game specifications, preparing specification and planning documents, adjusting game balance, and managing the progress of voice and sound work as well as illustration and design production.
Applicants must have experience creating specifications or planning documents in Excel. They must also have at least one year of experience in game planning or operations, or at least one year of experience planning or operating mobile games. Experience planning or operating a mobile game that reached a high ranking, ordering illustrations and managing their progress, and designing parameters are welcomed.
The role is intended for someone who follows games broadly and mobile games in particular, wants to make mobile games more engaging, works flexibly, and can coordinate smoothly with related departments.
The position is full-time and normally based at offices in Shibuya or Meguro, 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 annual salary is determined according to experience, ability, and company rules, with a listed range of 4.5 million to 12 million JPY. A semiannual performance incentive is available, and the annual salary includes prescribed overtime and late-night work allowances. Employment may also be offered as a contract employee or outsourced contractor, for whom some holidays, insurance, and benefits may differ.
Regular employees receive health, employment, workers’ compensation, and employees’ pension insurance. Holidays include a two-day weekend on Saturdays and Sundays, public holidays, summer leave of three days between July 1 and November 30, year-end and New Year holidays from December 29 to January 3, annual paid leave, and condolence leave. Benefits and support include training, mentoring for new graduates and second graduates, health support, lunch assistance, housing and moving allowances, child allowances, and a corporate defined-contribution pension plan. Side jobs are prohibited.
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