Consumer Game Planner (Director) - Osaka

• Plan and propose concepts for new and existing game titles, oversee production, and manage budgets
• Develop and manage development schedules and progress
• Review deliverables and ensure quality control
• Manage and supervise external vendors
• Coordinate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Foster staff development and drive organizational improvement

Requirements

Must-have:

• Proven experience as a Director, with at least 3 years of directing teams of 50 or more members
• Hands-on experience managing a console game project from initiation to release

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in developing AAA-scale game titles
• Direction experience across multiple disciplines (e.g., graphics, programming)
• Experience proposing and promoting workflow improvements
• Direction or development experience in fighting games
• Direction or development experience in action games
• Project management experience

Ideal candidate:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to lead and unify teams
• Logical thinking and analytical skills for effective problem-solving
• Passionate and proactive, capable of driving team motivation
• Deep love for games and genuine appreciation for SNK’s IPs
• High interest in the latest industry trends

Benefits

• Free drinks available in the office
• Casual dress code (no uniforms required)
• Seminar and training support programs
• Special allowance for dedicated development roles
• Employee referral program
• Annual health check-up
• Special leave for COVID-19 vaccination
• Influenza vaccination support
• Employee consultation service
• Access to comprehensive welfare club services
• Full social insurance coverage
• Retirement allowance system

Plus many other benefits to support a comfortable working environment!

Working Hours

9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (7.5 hours of actual work per day)

Holidays & Leave

• Full five-day workweek (Saturday and Sunday off)
• National holidays, summer vacation, and year-end/New Year holidays
• Approximately 125 annual holidays
• Paid leave: Up to 12 days granted upon joining (number of days varies depending on the month of hire)

Compensation

• Annual salary will be determined based on previous compensation, experience, and skills.

Insurance

• Health insurance
• Welfare pension insurance
• Employment insurance
• Workers’ compensation insurance

Retirement Benefits

• Available (Lump-sum payment and defined contribution pension plan)

Retirement Age

• Mandatory retirement at age 60, with a re-employment program available

Additional Notes

• Applications from individuals with disabilities are welcome.

Must-have: Proven experience as a Director, with at least 3 years of directing teams of 50 or more members; Hands-on experience managing a console game project from initiation to release. Nice-to-have: Experience in developing AAA-scale game titles; Direction experience across multiple disciplines (e.g., graphics, programming); Experience proposing and promoting workflow improvements; Direction or development experience in fighting games; Direction or development experience in action games; Project management experience.