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Consumer Game Planner (Director) - Osaka

SNK · Osaka

Posted 1/16/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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Plan and propose concepts for new and existing game titles, oversee production, and manage budgets Develop and manage development schedules and progress Review deliverables and ensure quality control Manage and supervise external vendors Coordinate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders Foster staff development and drive organizational improvement Requirements Must-have: Proven experience as a Director, with at least 3 years of directing teams of 50 or more members Hands-on experience managing a console game project from initiation to release Nice-to-have: Experience in developing AAA-scale game titles Direction experience across multiple disciplines (e.g., graphics, programming) Experience proposing and promoting workflow improvements Direction or development experience in fighting games Direction or development experience in action games Project management experience Ideal candidate: Strong communication and collaboration skills to lead and unify teams Logical thinking and analytical skills for effective problem-solving Passionate and proactive, capable of driving team motivation Deep love for games and genuine appreciation for SNK’s IPs High interest in the latest industry trends 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) 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.

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