PLAYISM International Operations (expired)

"[What is PLAYISM?]
We are Japan's oldest indie-specialized game publisher. The ""PLAYISM"" name is well-known throughout the indie game industry, and we focus on bringing not only games from throughout the world to Japan, but from Japan to the rest world as well.
At PLAYISM, our top mission is to help as many talented game developers as possible to show the world what they can do and to make their debut on the global stage. We search Japan and the globe far and wide for as-of-yet undiscovered talent, and cover everything from discovery & first contact to negotiations, distribution contracts, game localization, PR/sales strategy, and more.

[Work Description]
Working in International Operations, main duties will be handling discovery of and first contact with indie developers/games.
The most crucial skills required for this job are English & Japanese language ability, and general communication skills.
This is an extremely important position which requires not only a love of video games, but the ability to communicate and build and maintain relationships with game developers.
Some specific duties:
・Seeking out and discovering the best indie games from around the world, and communicating/negotiating with international game developers in English and Japanese in order to acquire new business partners and titles;
・Conducting meetings and general contact with developers in English/Japanese both in person and via email/online, and handling general day-to-day communications and tasks related to publishing and development, both internally and externally;
・Playing localized games in order to find discrepancies or issues in translated text/general expression, and when necessary, communicating said issues to localizers/developers for amendment;
etc.

[Foreign Residents/Non-Japanese Citizens]
Visa support is available for applicants fulfilling the required conditions."


"[Prerequisites]
・English (Native) and/or Japanese (Business Level or above)
・English & Japanese wrtiting ability (esp. email), Japanese hearing ability

[Greatly Welcome]
・Anyone who shares our love of indie games
・Anyone with experience in translation/interpretation"

"[Salary/Compensation]
・Type of employment: Permanent/full employee (incl. 3-month trial period) or contracted employee
・Salary: Monthly salary *Previous salary/experience will be factored in.
・Type/hours of work: Discretionary work system
・Transportation allowance: Fully paid (Reimbursement for monthly commuter pass)
・Holidays: Saturdays/Sundays/National Holidays/End of Year/New Year
・Annual paid leave provided (in accordance with labor law)
・Other benefits: Travel allowance/reimbursement, full social insurance
・Visa support available"


"[Location]
・Office address: Osaka-fu, Osaka-shi, Nishi-ku, Utsubo-Honmachi 1-12-6 Matsumoto Sango Bldg. 4F
Closest station: Honmachi Station (Osaka Metro Yotsubashi/Chuo Lines); apporox. 5 min. by foot"

"[Working Environment]
・This position will be in our Osaka office.
・Possible flexibility regarding working from home.
・As approx. 60% of our employees are non-Japanese nationals, the office culture is relatively ""international"" and free."


"[Requested Materials]
Cover letter-Description of your favorite video game, and why (English & Japanese)