Combat 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

1. Designing Combat Systems

• Design fundamental combat mechanics such as attacks, dodges, defense, and skill usage to ensure smooth gameplay and balance for the player.

2. Designing Enemy Characters and Bosses

• Create enemy movements, attack patterns, and characteristics to provide a challenging and rewarding battle experience for players. Plan strategic elements and exciting features for boss battles.

3. Adjusting Battle Balance

• Maintain appropriate balance according to the player’s skills and equipment, ensuring the game’s difficulty remains fair by adjusting numbers and enemy placement.

4. Playtesting and Feedback Analysis

• Test the comfort, excitement, and strategic nature of combat and make improvements and adjustments based on player feedback.

5. Creating Specifications and Design Documents

• Prepare documents detailing the specifications of combat systems and related designs, organizing and communicating information clearly to other departments.

Who We Look For

Qualifications

• Experience in combat design for action games or AAA titles (preferred)
• Knowledge of enemy movements and attack patterns, along with AI design skills
• Ability to balance battles through playtesting and numerical adjustments
• Ability to create detailed documentation and specifications related to combat systems and enemy design
• Basic knowledge of programming and animation (preferred)
• Ability to create clear and detailed documentation

Why Join Us?

Work Location

Osaka (JR Osaka Station JP TOWER 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 provided according to company regulations.

*For general employees, 35 hours of fixed overtime pay per month is included.

For managerial positions, 10 hours of fixed overtime pay is included.

Working Hours and Holidays

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

Flex-time available

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

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

New Year holidays (December 30th to January 3rd)

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 Insurance (GPA), Group Long-Term Disability Income Compensation Insurance (GLTD)

Overseas travel insurance

Various Allowances

Commuting allowance (up to 50,000 yen/month), Communication allowance (up to 10,000 yen/month), Self-development allowance (up to 20,000 yen/month), Meal subsidy 1,800 yen/day for working on weekdays, Regular health checkup allowance (up to 75,000 yen/year, once a year)

Support Systems and Other Benefits

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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Congratulatory/condolence payments, Long service award/leave

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

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