ジュニアゲームデザイナー・Junior Game Designer/Team ASOBI

Job title:
Junior Game Designer

Experience Level:
All levels. No past game experience required.  

Employment type:
Permanent or Contract-based. Full-time (8 hours per day with some flexibility for time).  

Reporting to:
Lead Game Designer  

Studio & Department:
PlayStation Studios Team ASOBI / Game Design Team

Location:
Tokyo area (expected to work onsite).  

Role overview:
Team ASOBI is looking for a passionate, fun and creative upcoming Game Designer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for concepting, sketching gameplay mechanics and use existing gameplay modules in creative ways inside a Maya-based game editor.
Where needed, will provide training and coaching to teach design philosophies, cultural thinking and techniques. We expect a positive learning attitude, high motivation and great commitment.  

Responsibilities:

• You will imagine, sketch and present a lot of creative gameplay ideas.
• You will utilize a game editor to create game levels that are fun and original.
• You will collaborate with other disciplines involved in the creation of a game.
• Along the way, you will be required to learn many new general skills related to the development of a video game. An open mind will be crucial.

 Skills required

• Passion for game design and play in general.
• Intermediate Japanese language skill.
• Good sketching ability.
• Strong knowledge of other games and gameplay mechanics
• Good analytic skills. Can explain precisely why a mechanic is fun.
• Ability to think in simple and universal terms.
• Interest in games for a broad, worldwide audience.
• Ability to work fast and autonomously.
• Attention for detail.
• Willingness and patience to learn with a respectful attitude.
• Social and outgoing personality.

Note:
You may be required to pass a practical test using your own time and resources.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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