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

• Design and Development of Core Game Systems Plan and build the fundamental rules, progression flow, and key systems (growth, equipment, skills, economy, etc.) that form the backbone of the player experience.

• Inter-System Integration Design Ensure combat, progression, collection, economy, and other systems interact cohesively to deliver a unified and engaging gameplay experience.

• System Design from a UX Perspective Design specifications that prioritize intuitive, easy-to-understand UI/UX, ensuring smooth operation and player comprehension.

• Balancing and Data Design Plan and adjust parameters such as growth curves, reward systems, and resource inflation control to maintain long-term engagement and game sustainability.

• Specification Documentation and Cross-Team Collaboration Create clear and detailed documentation of system specifications and intentions, facilitating smooth collaboration with programmers, artists, QA, and other disciplines.

Who We Look For

Qualifications

• Practical experience in designing game systems for action games or online games

• Skills in parameter design, reward structure planning, and inflation control for balanced gameplay

• Experience designing UX/UI with a focus on usability

• Strong communication skills and ability to create logical, clear documentation for cross-disciplinary work

• Foundational knowledge of game development, including scripting, animation, and networking

• Ability to design playtests and make improvements based on test results Preferred Skills

• Experience developing AAA titles or large-scale online games

• Experience applying data analytics for continuous improvement

• Familiarity with game development tools such as Unreal Engine

Why Join Us?

Work Location

Osaka (JR Osaka Station Innovate 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 provided according to company regulations.

*Includes 35 hours of fixed overtime pay per month. Overtime exceeding this will be paid separately.

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

New Year's holiday (12/30 ~ 1/3)

Sick leave (paid): 12 days/year (granted separately from paid leave)

Benefits

Health insurance, employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employees' pension insurance, group welfare term life insurance (GTL)

Business accident comprehensive insurance (GPA), group long-term disability income compensation insurance (GLTD)

Overseas travel insurance

Commuting allowance (full reimbursement of commuter pass), communication allowance (up to 10,000 yen/month), self-development allowance (up to 20,000 yen/month), overtime late-night meal allowance (up to 1,200 yen/day), regular health check-up allowance (up to 75,000 yen/year once)

Free drink corner, gift cards (issued twice a year for Obon and New Year's, 20,000 yen/time)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), congratulatory and condolence 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.

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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 of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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