Production Manager [Brave pictures Inc.]

Brave pictures - A New Challenge in Animation Production

Brave pictures Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brave group Inc., established in February 2024. Under the purpose of "Bringing Japanese adventurous spirit to the world" and the mission of "Striking the hearts of 8 billion people," we are developing an animation production business.

〇Business Content and Features

Animation outsourcing production

IP development through animation of our own VTubers

Original animation production

〇Achievements and Strengths

Since its establishment, our company has worked on the following titles:

・Vspo! related animation

・Uniraid! debut animation PV

・Palette Project original animation PV

〇Future Outlook

Together with talented creators, we will strive for meticulous video production and deliver works that will delight our fans. We will also focus on nurturing new talent and contribute to the development of the animation industry.

Job Summary

As an animation production manager, you will be responsible for managing the overall schedule of animation production processes and coordinating with various departments. You will be able to participate in the production of high-quality animation works with talented creators at a newly established animation studio.

【Main Job Responsibilities】

Animator assignment

Overall production progress management for animation production

Creation and management of production schedules

Collection and management of key animation

Liaison and coordination with each section (direction, drawing, coloring, photography, etc.)

Participation in production meetings and aggregation of feedback

Budget management and process management for production costs

Creation and management of production materials

〇Job Characteristics and Appeal

・Growth Opportunities Unique to a New Studio

You can be involved from the growth stage at a new animation studio established in 2024.

You can be involved in various works, including VTuber content and original animation.

・Excellent Working Environment

You can work comfortably in the new studio in Nakano.

You can receive direct guidance from experienced directors.

・Career Path and Growth Opportunities

Future career advancement to producer or production desk is possible.

Support for skill improvement utilizing internal and external training programs.

Required Experience

• Over 2 years of production progress experience at an animation production company
• Basic PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Schedule management skills and communication skills
• Strong passion and sense of responsibility for animation production

Welcome Experience

• Experience as an animation production desk
• Experience using video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro)
• Track record in animation production
• Project management experience
• Connections in the animation industry
• Understanding and interest in VTuber-related content

Desired Candidate Profile

• Those who can embody Brave group's purpose "Bringing Japanese adventurous spirit to the world" and mission "Striking the hearts of 8 billion people" together.
• Those who can demonstrate proactive contribution and enjoy challenging new things.
• Those who want to feel self-growth through trial and error.
• Those who take responsibility for their work and execute with overwhelming speed.
• Those who are uncompromising and pay attention to quality down to the smallest details.
• Those who respect each other and can perform tasks as a team.

Application Requirements

Employment Type

Full-time employee

Contract Period

Probationary period: 3 months

*During the probationary period, you will be a contract employee. There will be no change in conditions during this period.

*Depending on the selection results, you may be hired as a contract employee.

Salary

Monthly salary 257,000 JPY to 400,000 JPY

*Includes deemed overtime pay for 45 hours per month (65,776 JPY to 102,176 JPY).

*Overtime exceeding this will be paid in full.

*Determined according to company regulations, considering experience and ability.

Working Hours

Flextime system (core time 13:00-17:00)

Holidays

●Complete two-day weekend system (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

●120 annual holidays

●If events fall on Saturdays or Sundays, attendance on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays will occur.

●In such cases, compensatory leave must be applied for and taken by the following month.

●Summer vacation

●Year-end and New Year holidays

●Special leave system upon joining the company

◎2 days of special leave will be granted upon joining the company.

Benefits

●Free drink system (tea, coffee, water)

●Office convenience store

●Vending machines installed in the office

●PC and peripheral equipment loan

PCs with specifications close to your preference will be lent.

●Work booths for personal and meeting use

●Neighborhood allowance

◎50,000 JPY/month if requirements are met.

●Commuting transportation expenses

◎Up to 25,000 JPY/month.

●Hair salon employee discount (specified stores)

●Influenza and other vaccination cost burden

Insurance

・Employees' Pension Insurance

・Health Insurance

・Employment Insurance

・Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance

Selection Flow

① Entry via 'Apply'

② Questionnaire for application confirmation and consent

*Based on the privacy policy regarding recruitment activities, we request answers via form.

③ Document screening

④ Pre-interview hearing

*To make the interview a better experience, we request answers to simple questions via form.

⑤ Interview/Meeting (2-3 times)

⑥ Reference check

*Will be conducted for those in manager positions or higher.

⑦ Final interview

⑧ Offer

⑨ Offer meeting

*The above flow is not exhaustive, and depending on the situation, various meetings/interviews with different individuals, task assignments, etc., may be conducted.