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 creates music and background music for games under development or in operation. Responsibilities may also include commissioning production from external parties, managing those assignments, and directing the work. The role involves working appropriately with related stakeholders such as directors and designers.
Required qualifications include experience creating BGM for console or handheld games, or for visual productions such as films and television dramas. Candidates must have knowledge of and experience using various music-related tools. They must also submit work that demonstrates their ability and achievements. Audio or video files are accepted without a specified format, and website, YouTube, or online-storage URLs may be provided. Submitted work must include explanatory material covering production and recording details, with the candidate’s specific contribution to each track clearly identified. Postal or courier submissions are not accepted, and unpublished work created for professional projects should not be submitted.
Experience recording acoustic instruments, including orchestras, is welcomed. The candidate profile includes a strong interest in and extensive engagement with games, broad knowledge of music for games and visual media, patience in music production, and an individual musical identity. The position is a permanent, full-time role. A contract employee or outsourced contract arrangement may be used in some cases.
The work is a five-day-per-week office position in either Shibuya-ku or Meguro-ku, Tokyo. Indoor smoking is generally prohibited at both listed buildings, with dedicated heated-tobacco smoking rooms.
Side jobs are prohibited. Work may also include commissioning, managing and directing external music production.
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