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 manages game scenario production while excluding scenario writing itself. Day-to-day work includes coordinating with scenario writers and other sections, creating and managing writing schedules, and maintaining the data required for writing and implementation. The role also covers script preparation, voice-content checking, and attending recording sessions.
The position uses the internally developed writing-support tool called Koe Bon to maintain and manage production data, including various IDs and image and audio data. The production-management function supports the scenario team so that its members can focus on scenario creation and coordinates with directors, producers, art directors, planners, and other departments.
Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience in the game industry and experience managing various IDs or image and audio data. The posting also requires proactive communication and willingness to learn in response to changing circumstances.
Preferred experience includes advancing cross-departmental work as a project manager or team leader, understanding work structures and documenting them in manuals, and becoming proficient with applications first encountered for work, including internally developed tools. A deep understanding of the company's game scenarios is also welcomed. The stated profile includes people who can respond to uncertain situations with hypotheses, collaborate with others, and find value in work that maximizes another person's capabilities.
The position is listed as full-time, although the posting notes that a contract-employee arrangement may also apply. The annual salary is determined according to experience and ability and is listed at JPY 4.5 million to JPY 12 million. A semiannual performance incentive is available, and the annual salary includes scheduled overtime and late-night work allowances. 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 was approximately 18.5 hours in 2025.
Work locations are in Shibuya and Meguro, Tokyo. The offices are generally smoke-free indoors, with designated rooms for heated tobacco products. Benefits and leave include health, employment, workers' compensation, and employees' pension insurance; a two-day weekend on Saturdays and Sundays plus public holidays; summer and year-end holidays; paid leave; condolence leave; housing and relocation allowances, child allowance, defined-contribution pension, lunch assistance, and other support programs. Side jobs are prohibited.
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