Game System Designer (Battle System Planner) (MMORPG)

Job Description

This position involves game design and content creation for our ongoing MMO title "FINAL FANTASY XIV". You will be responsible for creating and implementing game designs and content for a long-running title that continues to receive updates every few months.

With over 10 years since its official release, the number of players continues to grow for this long-running title. We are looking for individuals who can contribute to building new systems and gameplay that everyone can enjoy as a FINAL FANTASY theme park, creating the profound story and the battles and content that drive it, which are the pillars of the game!

• Game System Designer
• You will be responsible for creating a wide range of battle systems, including core game systems such as character growth systems, and planning and data creation for gameplay such as job designs.
• Specific duties:
• Proposing and planning game systems and battle systems, and creating data.
• Creating various planning documents and specification documents.
• Implementing various content and balancing adjustments.

• *You may also be involved in other planner duties after assessing your aptitude.*

The Appeal of This Job

This is a long-running MMO title enjoyed by players worldwide. While ensuring stable operation of existing systems, new gameplay is implemented in short cycles of 3-4 months. This allows for quick and frequent feedback from users, which can then be reflected in the work.

Required Skills and Experience

• Sufficient play experience to understand the mechanics of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
• Experience clearing the endgame content 'Savage' in FINAL FANTASY XIV.
• Ability to communicate smoothly in Japanese.
• Basic Excel skills.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Logical thinking and explanation skills to others.
• Deep knowledge of specific hobbies that surpasses others.
• Experience clearing 'Savage' and 'Ultimate' endgame content in FINAL FANTASY XIV with various battle jobs.

For Application

• A proposal document for character control methods and battle actions for an action game you devised.
• *Please ensure the proposal is properly formatted as a game proposal or specification document.*

Job Requirements

Job Title / Recruitment Position Name

Game System Designer (Battle System Planner) (MMORPG)

Employment Type

Contract Employee

Salary

Negotiable

• *Salary will be determined based on experience and ability, and will be preferential according to company regulations regardless of age. Furthermore, it will be adjusted based on ability and performance after joining.*

Location / Map

1-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Shibuya Sakura Stage SHIBUYA Tower

Employment Type Supplement

(At time of hire)

Above work location or at home or equivalent location if approved by the company.

• *Work-from-home system available.*

(Scope of change)

No change (unless with the consent of the individual).

Employment Type Supplement

• Fixed-term contract (no probationary period).
• Contract renewal: Yes (judged based on workload, work performance, etc. at the end of the contract period).
• Total contract period: Up to 5 years.
• Possibility of conversion to permanent employee.

Work Style

Flex-time (no core time)

• *Standard daily working hours are 7.5 hours, excluding breaks.*
• *For work exceeding 6 hours per day, a 1-hour break is provided, and the timing is left to the individual's discretion.*
• *According to our company regulations, different work styles may apply.*

Overtime Work

Yes

Holidays / Vacations

Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, annual paid leave (granted upon joining, varies by joining month), condolence leave, etc.

Benefits / Welfare

Commuting allowance, health insurance association resort facilities, health check-ups.

• *Details of the above (working conditions) will be provided during the interview.*

Insurance Joined

Employment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance, employees' pension, health insurance.

Measures to Prevent Passive Smoking

Principally non-smoking indoors (smoking room available).

Job Description Supplement (Scope of Change)

No change (unless with the consent of the individual).