About the Role
LightSpeed Japan Studio is a game development studio dedicated to crafting original AAA action game titles for global audiences. Led by industry veteran Hideaki Itsuno, the studio operates across two locations in Tokyo and Osaka. The studio offers a flexible and inclusive work environment and actively welcomes game creators who are full of talent and passion for pushing the boundaries of game development.
Responsibilities
- Plan and design the fundamental rules, systems, and battle mechanics within the game, balancing the enjoyment and challenge felt by the player.
- Design the structure of each stage and mission, providing an appropriate level of difficulty and engagement for the player. Combine elements such as enemy placements, mechanics, and rewards to create effective stages.
- Design UI transitions and specifications, and create in-game text and dialogue.
- Design critical combat systems for action games, enhancing player strategy and a sense of achievement through character skills, combos, and AI behavior patterns.
- Work closely with programmers, artists, sound designers, and other team members to ensure a consistent overall game experience.
Requirements
- Experience in game design for AAA titles (preferred)
- Knowledge in mechanics design and level design for action games (preferred)
- Flexible creativity and logical thinking from a player's perspective
- Skills in making adjustments and improvements based on feedback from playtests
- Strong communication skills for smooth collaboration with other departments
Location
- Osaka
- Tokyo
Work Type
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- Negotiable (with raises/bonuses)
- Includes 35 hours of fixed overtime per month for general employees.
- Includes 10 hours of fixed overtime per month for management.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Employment Insurance
- Workers' Compensation Insurance
- Employees Pension Insurance
- Group Term Life Insurance (GTL)
- Business Accident Security Comprehensive Insurance (GPA)
- Group Long-Term Disability Income Insurance (GLTD)
- Overseas Travel Insurance
- Commuting Allowance (up to 50,000 JPY/month)
- Communication Allowance (up to 10,000 JPY/month)
- Self-Development Allowance (up to 20,000 JPY/month)
- Meal subsidy of 1,800 JPY/day for working on weekdays
- Annual health check-up allowance (up to 75,000 JPY once a year)
- Free Drink Corner
- Gift Card (twice a year - Obon and New Year, 20,000 JPY each)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Condolence/Sympathy Money
- Long-Service Award/Leave
About the Company
- LightSpeed Japan Studio is a game development studio dedicated to crafting original AAA action game titles for global audiences.
- Led by industry veteran Hideaki Itsuno, the studio operates across two locations in Tokyo and Osaka.
- The studio offers a flexible and inclusive work environment and actively welcomes game creators who are full of talent and passion for pushing the boundaries of game development.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community.
- We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
