Japan Console Publishing Operations - Shenzhen/Japan
TiMi Studio Group
Job Summary
Timi Studio Group, a game R&D and operations team under Tencent Games, is seeking a Japan Console Publishing Operations specialist. The role involves formulating Japan region console publishing strategies, including research, testing, and launch plans. Responsibilities also include engaging with mainstream console platforms and partners to expand the Japanese market, assisting R&D with local platform integration, and deeply understanding Japanese console player needs through community engagement to provide insights to the development team.
Must Have
- 2+ years of experience in Japan console game publishing
- Experience with complete product launch
- Familiarity with business, operations, and marketing on platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
- Accumulated publishing experience in Japan, including suppliers, channels, and business resources
- Long-term participation in Japanese player communities
- Japanese as a working language
Good to Have
- Knowledge of shooting genre is a plus
- Native Japanese speaker is a plus
- Japan study/work background is a plus
Job Description
Business Introduction
Timi Studio Group, a game R&D and operations team under Tencent Games. Adhering to the vision of enhancing the entertainment quality for global players, Timi has been deeply cultivating various game segments, establishing leading core R&D capabilities domestically and globally.
Since its establishment in 2008, Timi has continuously launched multiple popular products, covering various categories such as multiplayer competitive, RPG, shooting, racing, strategy, and casual games, with rich cross-platform R&D experience. Its works include "Honor of Kings", "QQ Speed", "CrossFire: King of Shooter", "Call of Duty Mobile", "Tiantian Ailimin", "Return to Empire", "Pokémon Unite", "Metal Slug: Awakening" and many other well-known games, providing excellent game entertainment experience for hundreds of millions of users worldwide.
While expanding categories, Timi is also committed to continuously exploring the social value of games through cultural and creative practices and esports exploration, empowering games and transmitting positive energy to more players.
Job Responsibilities
1. Formulate Japan region console publishing strategies, including planning, execution, and analysis of product user research, testing, and launch programs.
2. Liaise with mainstream console platforms and relevant partners, explore opportunities for market expansion in Japan, and assist R&D with local console platform integration and adaptation.
3. Deeply engage with Japanese console player communities through user interviews, online community communication, and offline events to uncover Japanese console player needs and provide insights and support to the R&D team.
Job Requirements
1. 2+ years of experience in Japan console game publishing, with experience in a complete product launch, familiar with business, operations, and marketing work on platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch.
2. Accumulated publishing experience in Japan, including suppliers, channels, and business resources.
3. Long-term participation in Japanese player communities; knowledge of shooting genre is a plus.
4. Japanese can be used as a working language; native speakers are a plus, and a background of studying/working in Japan is a plus.
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