Animator

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Job Summary

Job Description

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. This role involves creating realistic and engaging character and creature animations, adjusting rigs and skinning for smooth movement, integrating animations within the game engine, and collaborating with artists to maintain a consistent art style.
Must have:
  • Create character and creature movements within the game
  • Adjust the rig and skinning of characters
  • Integrate animations within the game engine
  • Work collaboratively with other artists to maintain a consistent art style
Good to have:
  • Experience in animation production (AAA or AA projects preferred)
  • Experience in developing AAA action games
Perks:
  • Salary increase/bonus
  • Complete two days off per week (Saturday, Sunday, holidays)
  • Paid leave
  • New Year's holidays
  • Sick leave (paid)
  • Comprehensive insurance package (health, employment, pension, etc.)
  • Commuting allowance (full fare reimbursement)
  • Communication allowance
  • Self-development allowance
  • Overtime late-night meal allowance
  • Regular health check-up allowance
  • Free drink corner
  • Gift cards (twice a year, 20,000 yen each)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Condolence and congratulatory payments
  • Long service award/leave

Job Details

What the Role Entails

Job Description

1. Character Animation Production Create character and creature movements within the game, providing realistic and engaging animations.

2. Rig and Skinning Adjustments Adjust the rig and skinning of characters to ensure smooth movement in animations.

3. Integration and Adjustment of Animations Integrate animations within the game engine and adjust them so that they blend naturally with gameplay.

4. Maintaining Art Style Work collaboratively with other artists to maintain a consistent art style throughout the game.

Who We Look For

Qualifications

-Experience in animation production (AAA or AA projects preferred)

-Proficiency in animation tools (Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, etc.)

-Knowledge of character animation principles and techniques

-Experience in developing AAA action games (preferred)

-Strong expressive ability and creativity

-Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a team

Why Join Us?

Work Location

Osaka (JR Osaka Station Innovate Osaka), Tokyo (Toranomon Hills Business Tower) *Subject to preference

Salary

Annual salary: Negotiable (with salary increase/bonus)

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

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

Working Hours and Holidays

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

Discretionary labor system may apply depending on position

Complete two days off per week (Saturday, Sunday, holidays)

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

New Year's holidays (12/30 ~ 1/3)

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

Benefits

Health insurance, Employment insurance, Workers' accident compensation insurance, Employees' pension insurance, Group term life insurance (GTL)

Business accident comprehensive insurance (GPA), Group long-term disability income compensation insurance (GLTD)

Overseas travel insurance

Commuting allowance (full fare reimbursement), 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 check-up allowance (up to 75,000 yen/year, once a year)

Free drink corner, Gift cards (issued twice a year for Obon and New Year's, 20,000 yen/time)

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) may be adjusted according to the company's real-time policies.

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