Adventure Section Designer

About the Hiring Team

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.

What the Role Entails

Job Description

• Overall Design and Production Management of Adventure Parts Lead the design, structure, and progress management of story-driven segments (dialogue, exploration, choices, etc.), creating immersive narrative experiences for players.
• Collaboration with Scenario Writers & Game Adaptation Design Work closely with original authors and scriptwriters to translate text-based content into compelling gameplay experiences. Design branching choices, event flow, pacing, and presentation to align with the narrative’s intent.
• Direction of Event Presentation, Camera, and Animation Specify event scene direction, including camera work, character motions, sound effects, and UI displays, to effectively convey the emotional beats and intentions of the story.
• Adventure UI/UX Design Design user interfaces and interactions—such as choice selection, log display, skip/rewind functions, and exploration interactions—that allow players to comfortably enjoy the narrative.
• Implementation, Testing, and Polish Implement designed specifications in the game engine, conduct iterative testing during development, and refine the user experience through repeated adjustments.

Who We Look For

Qualifications

• Experience in planning for adventure games or story-driven titles
• Skills in designing cutscenes and event presentations
• Strong logical design ability to adapt text/scenarios into gameplay
• Understanding and practical experience in UI/UX design
• Hands-on experience with implementation and testing using game engines and scripting tools
• Strong communication and documentation skills for effective teamwork

Preferred Skills

• Experience in developing visual novels or novel-style games
• Experience designing branching scenarios or multi-ending structures
• Involvement in voice recording or voice direction
• Development experience with overseas studios or multilingual localization

Why Join Us?

Work Location

Osaka (JR Osaka Station Innovate Osaka), Tokyo (Toranomon Hills Business Tower) *Preference will be accommodated

Salary

Annual salary: Negotiable (with raises/bonuses)

*Consideration will be given to experience, skills, etc., and preferential treatment will be given according to company regulations.

*Includes 35 hours of fixed overtime per month. Overtime exceeding this will be paid separately.

Working Hours/Holidays

Working hours 09:30 ~ 18:30 Break time 60 minutes

Discretionary labor system may apply depending on position

Complete two-day weekend system (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Paid leave: For the first year of employment, prorated based on the month of joining. Up to 22 days based on years of service.

Year-end and New Year holidays (12/30 ~ 1/3)

Sick leave (paid): 12 days/year (granted separately from paid leave)

Benefits

Various Insurances

• Health insurance
• Employment insurance
• Workers' accident compensation insurance
• Employees' pension insurance
• Group term life insurance (GTL)
• Comprehensive business accident relief insurance (GPA)
• Group long-term disability income compensation insurance (GLTD)
• Overseas travel insurance

Various Allowances

• Commuting allowance (full payment of commuter pass)
• Communication allowance (up to 10,000 yen/month)
• Self-development allowance (up to 20,000 yen/month)
• Overtime late-night meal allowance (up to 1,200 yen/day)
• Regular health checkup allowance (up to 75,000 yen/year once)

Support Systems/Other Benefits

• Free drink corner
• Gift cards (20,000 yen/time, paid twice a year during Obon and New Year)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Condolence and congratulatory payments
• Long service award/leave

*The policies stated in this job advertisement (including but not limited to salary, benefits, working conditions, etc.) may be adjusted according to the company's real-time policies.

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