3D Animator - Osaka/Tokyo

Character animation production for PC/console game development.

Specifically:

• Create hand-keyed animations.
• Edit animations using motion capture data.
• Create and edit facial animations.
• Produce cutscenes using camera work.
• Handle other general animation tasks.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 3+ years of experience in animation production for game development.
• Experience working on animation for at least two commercial titles in action or fighting games.
• 3+ years of practical experience creating hand-keyed animations for humanoid characters.
• Proven experience in creating and planning cutscenes using camera work.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with master-up for PC, console, or smartphone projects.
• Leadership experience within a project team (managing 3 or more subordinates).
• 3+ years of experience in schedule and task management within your work area.
• Experience supervising motion capture sessions or strong proficiency in this area.
• 3+ years of experience managing production progress and quality control with external vendors or partners.

Ideal candidate:

• Passion for games and strong affinity for SNK IPs.
• Self-driven, proactive in understanding project status and making creative and technical proposals.
• Strong willingness to learn and adopt the latest technologies.
• Highly collaborative and able to work effectively within large teams.
• Skilled not only in animation production but also in proposing ideas for direction and movement.

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)

Note: The above is an estimated working time, as this position is subject to a specialized discretionary labor system.

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.