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. Story and Character Development

• Design the overall game story, character backgrounds, and personalities, clarifying the themes and messages of the narrative.

2. Scene and Event Design

• Plan and design the direction of in-game cutscenes and event scenes, supporting story progression with detailed and impactful scenes to enhance player immersion and create emotional scenarios.

3. Dialogue and Text Writing

• Responsible for writing character dialogues, narration, and in-game text that players encounter, effectively conveying character traits and advancing the story.

4. Design of Branching Stories and Interactions

• Create branching storylines and choices that are influenced by player decisions and actions, increasing player engagement and immersion.

5. Collaboration with Other Departments

• Work closely with departments such as art, animation, and sound to ensure that narrative elements are conveyed visually and audibly, aligning the story structure with scene direction and cutscenes.

Who We Look For

Qualifications

• Experience in narrative design within the gaming or entertainment industry (preferred)
• Skills in storytelling, character creation, and dialogue writing
• Ability to craft storytelling that evokes player emotions
• Capability to design interactive stories that respond to player actions
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with other departments to shape the narrative

Why Join Us?

Work Location

Osaka (JR Osaka Station Inogate 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 given according to company regulations.
• Includes 35 hours of fixed overtime pay per month. Overtime exceeding this will be paid separately.

Working Hours and 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 to the month of joining. Up to 22 days based on years of service.

New Year's 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)

Business accident comprehensive 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 JPY/month), Self-development allowance (up to 20,000 JPY/month), Overtime late-night meal allowance (up to 1,200 JPY/day), Regular health check-up allowance (up to 75,000 JPY/year)

Support Systems and Other Benefits

Free drink corner, Gift cards (20,000 JPY twice a year for Obon and New Year), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Condolence and congratulatory 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.

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 feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Who we are

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 feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.