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

• Previsualization (Previs) Production: Create visual previs based on storyboards and scripts. Bring the director’s and game designer’s vision for cinematic presentation to life and share it with the entire team.
• Cutscene Animation Production: Using motion capture data as a base, produce scene layouts, character animations, and camera animations in 3DCG tools, and implement them into the game engine.
• In-Game Event Scene Production: Produce highly interactive in-game cinematics, such as story-driven conversations and camera work during gameplay actions. Create character animations and camera movements to depict an immersive game world.
• Collaboration with Other Departments: Proactively communicate with directors, lighting, VFX, sound, and other departments to deliver higher-quality game visuals.

Who We Look For

• Experience in producing cutscenes or event scenes in game development (preferred).
• Character animation skills using 3DCG tools such as Maya or MotionBuilder.
• Strong passion for creating high-end CG.
• Excellent communication skills and strong teamwork abilities with other departments.

Why Join Us?

Work Location

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

Salary

Negotiable annual salary (with raises/bonuses) *Consideration will be given to experience and skills, and preferential treatment will be provided according to company regulations. *Includes 35 hours of fixed overtime pay 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, granted proportionally based on 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

• Various Insurances: Health insurance, employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employee pension insurance, group welfare 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 reimbursement 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 check-up allowance (up to 75,000 yen/year).
• Support Systems/Other Benefits: Free drink corner, gift cards (issued twice a year for Obon and New Year, 20,000 yen/time), employee assistance program (EAP), congratulatory/condolence payments, long service award/leave.

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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.

Who we are

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life for people around the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

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.