Graphic Designer: Character Model

Job Responsibilities

• Production and setup of character models (mainly human models) for consumer game development.
• Determining character model taste, specification design, and quality control.
• Establishing character model production pipelines and workflows.

Required Experience/Skills

• 2 or more years of practical experience in character modeling for game production.
• Game platform does not matter.
• Practical experience in character modeling using 3D graphics software (Maya, 3dsMax, etc.).
• Experience in team quality management, or practical experience in character model specification design in collaboration with other professions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Ability to collaborate with other professions and propose better implementation methods or problem-solving approaches.
• Ability to determine direction, including specifications and rules, not just creating shapes.
• Desire to have discretion regardless of company history or years of service.
• Strong passion for game creation.

Tools Used

Maya, Substance Painter, Zbrush, Photoshop, Marvelous Designer, Substance Designer

Required Documents

• Resume/CV (Format: PDF)
• Portfolio (at least one human model)
• Please upload files using a transfer service and provide the URL.
• Characters, plans, or games related to the "Pokémon" series are not eligible for selection.

Application Requirements

Job Title / Recruitment Position Name

Graphic Designer: Character Model

Employment Type

Full-time employee

Salary

Annual salary 5,000,000 JPY to 9,000,000 JPY

Consideration will be given to experience and ability, and preferential treatment will be provided according to our company regulations regardless of age.

• The estimated annual salary is merely a guideline and may fluctuate during the selection process.
• Annual salary includes overtime pay and bonuses.

Work Location / Map

101-0054 KANDA SQUARE, 2-2-1 Kanda-Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

5-minute walk from Jimbocho Station A9 exit.

3-minute walk from Ogawamachi Station B7 exit.

Working Hours

Staggered working hours system (generally 11:00-20:00 / standard working hours: 8 hours/day)

• Start time can be freely decided between 8:00 and 11:00.
• Discretionary labor system may apply depending on the ability layer at the time of joining.

Holidays

• Complete two-day weekend system (Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays)
• Three-day weekend system (available only for childcare, nursing care, or caregiving purposes)
• Flexible summer vacation (system allowing summer vacation to be taken at different times)
• Year-end and New Year holidays
• Annual paid leave
• Annual holidays: 126 days (2024 fiscal year)

Benefits

• Retirement allowance system
• Condolence and congratulatory payment system
• Special leave system (e.g., congratulatory/condolence leave)
• Maternity, childcare, and nursing care leave system
• Education support system
• Paid leave promotion system (Healthy Leave / Anniversary Leave / Project Completion Refresh Leave)
• Healthcare system (vaccinations / industrial physician / health check-ups)
• Meal subsidy / Free drinks
• Life insurance
• Defined contribution pension plan

Insurance Coverage

Health insurance, Employees' pension, Employment insurance, Workers' accident compensation insurance

Measures Against Passive Smoking

Entire building is non-smoking indoors.

Salary Increase

Once a year (April)

Bonus

Twice a year (July, December)

• Separate performance-based bonus may be provided depending on company performance.

Various Allowances

• Overtime work allowance
• Late-night work allowance
• Holiday work allowance
• Commuting allowance (full payment)
• Management position allowance
• Job title allowance
• Discretionary labor system allowance
• Relocation allowance upon joining (only if relocating from outside Kanto region)

Model Annual Income

[Model annual income based on payment実績]

• Director: ~25,000,000 JPY
• Section Director: ~20,000,000 JPY
• Leader: ~15,000,000 JPY
• Staff: ~10,000,000 JPY

• Annual income includes bonuses.
• Bonus amount varies depending on company performance and individual performance.
• Youngest employees in each position: Director 27 years old / Section Director 27 years old / Leader 25 years old

Work-from-Home System

Work-from-home allowance / Work-from-home equipment allowance

Probation Period

Generally 3 months