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 Sound Designer creates various sound effects based on the intentions of producers and directors. The position is part of a sound-focused organization supporting sound production for games and visual content.
Applicants must have at least two years of sound-effect production experience in home video games, including console or handheld games, or in film and drama production. At least two years of knowledge and practical experience using various music-related tools is also required. The role requires appropriate communication with directors, designers and other stakeholders.
Experience creating sound effects through Foley or field recording is welcome. Experience producing sound in a surround environment is also welcome. The posting describes candidates who are familiar with sound across games and visual media, enjoy and have extensive experience with games, can work patiently on sound creation, and have their own direction for sound.
This is a full-time office-work position, normally five days per week. 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 listed workplaces are in Shibuya and Meguro, Tokyo. The offices are generally non-smoking indoors, with dedicated rooms for heated tobacco products.
The standard employment type is regular employee. The posting notes that contract employee or outsourced contract arrangements may also apply. For regular and contract employees, side jobs are prohibited. Regular-employee benefits include health, employment, workers’ compensation and employees’ pension insurance, subject to the stated exceptions for outsourced contracts. Holidays include a two-day weekend, public holidays, summer leave, year-end and New Year holidays, annual paid leave and condolence leave. Benefits and support include training, mentoring for new and second-new graduates, rent and relocation allowances, child allowance, defined-contribution pension, lunch support and other health and workplace programs. A semiannual performance incentive is also provided outside the annual salary.
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