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
This role plans and operates content for the mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby. Responsibilities include deciding game specifications, creating specifications and planning documents, adjusting game balance, managing voice and sound schedules, and coordinating illustration and design work. The planner is responsible for planning and defining specifications for in-game events and taking them through development and live operations.
Required qualifications include experience creating specifications or planning documents in Excel and at least one year of experience in game planning and operations, or at least one year of experience planning and operating mobile games.
Preferred experience includes planning or operating a mobile game that ranks highly, commissioning illustrations and managing their progress, and designing parameters with strong numerical skills. Knowledge of horse racing and personal experience playing Umamusume: Pretty Derby are also welcomed.
The posting seeks someone who enjoys and has extensively played games generally and mobile games specifically, wants to make mobile games more engaging, works flexibly, and can communicate effectively with related departments.
The position is full-time and is based at either the Shibuya or Aobadai 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 annual salary is determined according to experience, ability, and company rules; the authoritative listing gives a range of 4.5 million to 12 million JPY per year. A semiannual performance incentive is available, and the annual salary includes scheduled overtime and late-night work allowances. Benefits for regular employees include insurance, paid leave, housing and relocation allowances, child allowances, a corporate defined-contribution pension plan, training and mentoring support, lunch assistance, and other health and communication programs. Outside work is prohibited. Contract or outsourced arrangements may have different holidays, insurance, and benefits.
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