Graphic Designer: Character Model [Junior Class]

Job Description

Work Content

• Creation of models (mainly human models) for consumer game development.
• (In the future, you will also be responsible for quality management.)

Required Experience/Skills

• Experience in character modeling (including weighting) using 3D graphic software (such as Maya, 3dsMax).
• Drawing ability to the level of being able to give image instructions to other staff.
• Japanese language proficiency (equivalent to JLPT N1) at a level that allows smooth business communication.

Tools Used

Maya, Substance Painter, Zbrush, Photoshop

Required Documents

• Resume/CV (Japanese / File format: PDF)
• Portfolio (at least one character model)

Please upload your portfolio files using a transfer service and provide the URL.

• *Characters, projects, and games related to the 'Pokémon' series are not eligible for selection.*

Employee Interviews

• Message from Development Manager

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

• Designer Interview

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

Application Requirements

Employment Type

Full-time employee

Salary

Annual income 4,000,000 JPY to 7,000,000 JPY

• Remuneration will be determined based on experience and ability, in accordance with company regulations, regardless of age.
• The estimated annual income is merely a guideline and may fluctuate during the selection process.
• Annual income includes overtime pay and bonuses.

Working Hours

Staggered working hours system (generally 11:00 to 20:00 / standard working hours: 8 hours/day)

• You can freely decide your start time between 8:00 and 11:00.
• A discretionary labor system may apply depending on your skill level upon joining.

Holidays

• Complete two-day weekend system (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
• Three-day weekend system (available only for childcare, nursing care, and caregiving purposes)
• Flexible summer vacation (a system that allows taking summer vacation at different times)
• Year-end and New Year holidays
• Annual paid leave
• *Annual holidays: 126 days (2024 fiscal year)*

Benefits

• Retirement benefit system
• Condolence money system
• Special leave system for celebrations and condolences
• Maternity, childcare, and 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

Measures Against Passive Smoking

Entirely non-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)
• Managerial 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 payment実績]

• Director

~ 25,000,000 JPY

• Section Director

~ 20,000,000 JPY

• Leader

~ 15,000,000 JPY

~ 10,000,000 JPY

• *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