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 role is responsible for creating key art for in-game illustrations. The illustrator works as part of an illustration team and is expected to produce artwork that matches the required visual style. Production should be managed with awareness of time. An ability to enjoy creating work as part of a team is included in the profile.
Required qualifications include professional experience using Adobe Photoshop, SAI, or CLIP STUDIO PAINT. Candidates must have key-art experience in the illustration or game industry, be able to match an existing art style, and be able to draw the human body and perspective. Experience supervising illustrations is welcomed but not required.
The position is offered as a full-time employee role. Contract-employee or outsourced-contract arrangements may also be used in some cases. Work locations are Shibuya or Meguro, Tokyo.
The offices are generally smoke-free indoors, with dedicated rooms for heated tobacco products.
Side jobs are prohibited. Related reading includes a staff voice article on working for users and team members, Cygames Magazine pieces on what illustrators do and the responsibility and rewards of deciding visual appeal, an internal study session that supports staff growth, and manager interviews on organizing the illustration team, which follows up about 300 people across hiring, development and project follow-up.
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