R&D Programmer: Animation

Job Description

• Design and implement animation libraries and related tools
• Research and development of next-generation animation expressions

Required Experience/Skills

• C++ development experience
• Practical experience in animation
• Basic knowledge of animation-related processing (state machines, computational bones/IK, skinning/blend shapes, data compression, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of DCC tools

Welcome Experience/Skills

• Wide knowledge of the latest animation technologies

Desired Candidate Type

• Those who like to catch up on new technologies
• Those who can think about who will use it, how it will be used, and how they want it to be used
• Those who can act proactively and communicate
• Those who can work collaboratively with others

Required Documents

• Resume/CV (Japanese / File format: PDF)
• *Application works are not required, but you may be asked to submit past programming works.*
• *Characters, plans, and games related to the 'Pokémon' series are not eligible for selection.*

Employee Interviews

• Message from the Development Manager

https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/message/

• Programmer Interview

https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/recruit/crosstalk-programmer/

• System Programmer Interview

https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/recruit/crosstalk-system-programmer/

Application Requirements

Employment Type

Full-time employee

Salary

Annual income 6 million yen to 10 million yen

• *We will give preferential treatment based on experience and ability, regardless of age, according to our company regulations.*
• *The estimated annual income is just a guideline and may vary during the selection process.*
• *Annual income includes overtime pay and bonuses.*

Work Location/Map

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

5 minutes walk from Jimbocho Station A9 exit

3 minutes 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 (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
• Three-day weekend system (available only for childcare, nursing care, and caregiving purposes)
• Flexible summer vacation (a system that allows summer vacation to be taken at different times)
• Year-end and New Year holidays
• Annual paid leave
• *Annual holiday days: 126 days (2024 fiscal year)*

Benefits

• Retirement allowance system
• Condolence money system
• Special leave system (e.g., congratulatory/condolence leave)
• Maternity/paternity/childcare/nursing care leave system
• Education support system
• Paid leave acquisition 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 Joined

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

Passive Smoking Countermeasures

No 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 (fully paid)
• Management allowance
• Position allowance
• Discretionary labor system allowance
• Relocation allowance upon joining (only if relocating from outside the Kanto region)

Model Annual Income

【Model annual income based on actual payments】

• Director: ~25 million yen
• Section Director: ~20 million yen
• Leader: ~15 million yen
• Staff: ~10 million yen

• *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*

Remote Work System

Remote work allowance / Remote work equipment allowance

Probationary Period

Generally 3 months

Company Information

Company Name

GAME FREAK inc.

Location

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

Established

April 26, 1989

Business Activities

Planning, development, and sales of game software

Main Clients

Shogakukan Inc.

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

The Pokémon Company

(In alphabetical order)

Facebook Page

> GAME FREAK inc.