Consumer Game Planner (Member Level) - Osaka/Tokyo

Osaka, Osaka, Japan on site Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Comprehensive Consumer Game Planning

Specifically:

  • Design and plan various in-game systems, and create detailed specifications.
  • Implement game data.
  • Design and adjust level layouts.
  • Develop character actions for fighting games.
  • Create story concepts and implement narrative elements.
  • Plan features related to communication and networking.

Requirements

Must-have:

  • 3+ years of experience in game planning at a game development company.

Nice-to-have:

  • Development experience in fighting games.
  • Development experience in action games.
  • Passionate gamer who plays a wide variety of games.

Ideal candidate:

  • Loves games in general and has a strong affinity for SNK IPs.
  • Self-driven, proactive in understanding the entire project and making suggestions.
  • Highly collaborative and able to work well within large teams.

Benefits

  • Free drinks available in the office
  • Casual dress code (no uniforms required)
  • Seminar and training support programs
  • Special allowance for dedicated development roles
  • Employee referral program
  • Annual health check-up
  • Special leave for COVID-19 vaccination
  • Influenza vaccination support
  • Employee consultation service
  • Access to comprehensive welfare club services
  • Full social insurance coverage
  • Retirement allowance system

Plus many other benefits to support a comfortable working environment!

Working Hours

9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (7.5 hours of actual work per day)

Note: The above is an estimated working time, as this position is subject to a specialized discretionary labor system.

Holidays & Leave

  • Full five-day workweek (Saturday and Sunday off)
  • National holidays, summer vacation, and year-end/New Year holidays
  • Approximately 125 annual holidays
  • Paid leave: Up to 12 days granted upon joining (number of days varies depending on the month of hire)

Compensation

  • Annual salary will be determined based on previous compensation, experience, and skills.

Insurance

  • Health insurance
  • Welfare pension insurance
  • Employment insurance
  • Workers’ compensation insurance

Retirement Benefits

  • Available (Lump-sum payment and defined contribution pension plan)

Retirement Age

  • Mandatory retirement at age 60, with a re-employment program available

Additional Notes

  • Applications from individuals with disabilities are welcome.
About this role

Summary

Designs game systems, creates specifications, develops characters, and plans narrative elements.

Job title

Consumer Game Planner (Member Level)

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

gaming

Location requirements

Osaka/Tokyo, Japan; remote allowed not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

game planninggame developmentspecification creation

Preferred skills

fighting gamesaction gamesgamer

Specializations

game designstorytellingcharacter developmentlevel designnetwork features
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Osaka, Japan

On-site City

Tokyo, Japan

On-site City