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NEWS

Please Note: We welcome upcoming graduates and other inexperienced applicants to apply through our Japanese language New Graduate Recruitment page.
While PlatinumGames boasts a staff of talented individuals from all over the world, and welcomes applicants of any nationality, all business in our Osaka office is conducted in Japanese. However, we will consider hiring employees that are able to communicate in either Japanese or English.

JOB LISTINGS

SALARY & BENEFITS

Employment status

Unless otherwise noted, all positions are full-time, permanent staff positions following a 3-6 month probationary period.

Some of our employees are contracted; contracted employees receive the same compensation and benefits as permanent employees, and are eligible to be hired as permanent employees.
Salary Employees are paid an annual salary, with payments on a monthly basis.

Salary is determined based on employees’ level of experience and ability, rather than age.
Bonus Rather than an annual bonus, bonus payments are divided and paid along with employees’ regular monthly salary.
Allowances Employees receive a commuter allowance of 20,000 yen per month, included in their regular pay.
Employees relocating from within Japan but from over 150 kilometers away from our Osaka offices are eligible for a relocation subsidy of 300,000 yen, paid upon joining the company. Employees moving to Japan from outside the country are eligible for a relocation subsidy of 500,000 yen.
Employees with dependent children under 18 years of age are eligible for a subsidy of 5,000 yen per child per month.
Employees working beyond regular work hours, including late nights and/or weekends and holidays, are eligible for overtime compensation, determined by the amount and nature of their overtime work.
Performance Evaluation Employees are eligible for a pay increase evaluation once per fiscal year, in June.
Benefits Complete social insurance package (health insurance, pension, employment insurance, worker’s compensation)
Employee savings system (with interest)
Employee shareholder association
Free drink service (water and vending machines with a variety of tea, coffee and soft drinks)
Mental healthcare service
Free access to the Umeda Sky Building fitness gym
Company seats at Hanshin Tigers home games (depending on availability)
Please see our Work Environment page for more information
Work address 8F Tower West, Umeda Sky Building
1-1-30 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka
531-6108, Japan
Work hours PlatinumGames uses a discretionary working system. Employees may determine their own working hours at their discretion, with a work day beginning at 9:30 AM and ending at 6:00 PM as a base.
Employees are expected to take at least one hour of break time during their work day.
Holidays Saturdays and Sundays, Japanese national holidays
Five days’ summer vacation
Year-end holidays
Annual paid leave (amount contingent on when the employee joins the company, with a maximum of 10 days for the first year)
Family/bereavement leave and other special leave
Development staff is eligible for a special leave period upon completion of a game
Research and Training Our employees are encouraged to actively participate in educational industry events such as CEDEC and GDC.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Language Requirements:
For you to be your best at PlatinumGames, either Japanese or English is needed for communication with other members of our team.

To apply, please prepare the documents and materials described below, and submit them either through our Online Application** or by postal mail.

**When preparing files to submit through the online application form, please ensure that your name is included in each filename. Please note that only PDF, JPG, PNG and GIF file types can be directly uploaded, and that there is a maximum size of 5 MB per file. If you need to upload files greater than 5 MB in size, or in formats other than those listed, please feel free to use external services such as Dropbox, firestorage, YouTube or Vimeo, or your own online portfolio. If you do so, please provide the URL where your materials are located with your application.


Required materials
  • Your resume, clearly specifying your desired position, and including your e-mail address, current mailing address and a recent photograph
  • Your curriculum vitae, describing your work experience and formatted at your discretion
  • Work samples (see below)
Please be aware that we will not be able to return submitted materials. Please submit copies of any essential documents. Contents of applications are kept strictly confidential.
Work samples
Game Designer applicants:

Please describe relevant experience you have in the games industry, including detailed descriptions of your duties and responsibilities in any completed projects. Please also submit any relevant design documents you’ve created. (Formatted at your discretion.)

Artist applicants:

Please submit illustrations, drawings, photographs/video, etc. demonstrating your skills and artistic ability.
You may submit these works in any form and in any amount you feel appropriate to give us a complete sense of your abilities. No specific content is required. Feel free to submit copies of copyable work.
Please include a document containing your own commentary on your work, as well as a description of any tools or software used in its creation. If the work in question was a group project, please clearly indicate which portions were created under your supervision.
We accept work examples on paper, or digitally on CD/DVD. Please select the medium you feel most suitable for your work. For example, hard copy printouts are typically best for illustrations, and DVDs are typically best for digital images or video.

Sound Designer applicants:

Please describe relevant experience you have in the games industry, including detailed descriptions of your duties and responsibilities in any completed projects.
Please also submit music, sound effects, mastering work, etc. demonstrating your audio production skills. You may submit these works in any form and in any amount you feel appropriate to give us a complete sense of your abilities. No specific content is required.

Programmer, Assistant Producer, Technical Artist, Production Manager, Localization Specialist applicants:

If you have experience in game development, please include a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities in any completed projects in your resume.
Application
Period		 We are always accepting applications for the above positions unless otherwise noted. Please be aware that the availability of positions may change in accordance with our needs.
Address Please address your application materials to:
PlatinumGames Inc. Attn: Hiring manager (web)
Tower West 8F, Umeda Sky Building
1-1-30 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka
531-6108, Japan
Selection
Process		 Applicants are initially screened based on the application materials outlined above.
All applicants will be notified of the results of this screening within ten business days after receipt of their application. (Please be aware that extenuating circumstances may delay this reply.)
Applicants residing in Japan who pass this initial screening will proceed to in-person interviews at our offices in Osaka. Interviews for applicants residing outside of Japan may be conducted over Skype
Interview Travel Allowance Applicants invited for in-person interviews residing in Japan and at least 150 kilometers away from our Osaka offices are eligible to have their transportation costs paid.
Interview Schedule Accomodation All in-person interviews take place on typical business days (Monday through Friday) at our offices in Osaka, Japan. Please notify us if you are only available for an interview on Saturday or Sunday and we may be able to accommodate you.
Questions? Please first read the FAQ on this page.
If your questions aren’t covered by the FAQ, please contact us through the form for recruitment questions on our contact page.

ABOUT US

FAQ

Q1Do you only accept applications during set hiring periods?

A1

No; we are always accepting applications for the positions listed on this page unless specifically noted otherwise.

Q2Can you return submitted application materials?

A2

Unfortunately, we cannot return your application materials or work samples. Please feel free to provide photocopies instead of originals of any essential or irreplaceable documents.

Q3If hired as a member of the PlatinumGames team, where will I be working?

A3

You will be working at our Osaka, Japan head office. Unfortunately, we do not offer positions outside of Japan.

Q4What will determine my duties and position within my department if hired?

A4

Your duties and position will be decided by the manager of your department, based on your ability level and skills, as well as the needs of our current projects.

Q5What positions do you offer outside of development?

A5

In addition to game development, our staff also includes positions in PR, development support, general affairs, accounting and marketing. However, we are not hiring for these positions at this time.

Q6How long can I expect the selection process to take?

A6

Initial screening typically takes about ten business days after we receive your application. We will notify you of the results of the screening by e-mail. Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to in-person or Skype interviews. Typically, we make final decisions within a month to a month and a half after the interview process.

Q7Is it possible to re-apply after an unsuccessful application?

A7

Unfortunately, we do not accept repeat applications from unsuccessful programmer applicants within the same year; please apply again the following year. Artist, sound designer, composer, and game designer applicants are welcome to apply again the same year.

Q8I can’t attend an interview on a weekday. Could you schedule my interview for Saturday or Sunday?

A8

We would be glad to accommodate you. Please let us know when you are available for an interview.

Q9I’ve been invited for an interview, but I don’t think I can afford transportation to Osaka.

A9

Don’t worry – we will provide travel expenses for candidates traveling within Japan to attend interviews from more than 150 kilometers away from our Osaka office. Unfortunately, we are unable to cover travel expenses for applicants residing outside Japan. In these cases, interviews may be conducted over Skype.

Q10I’m willing to relocate from far away – can you offer me any support?

A10

We are able to provide up to 300,000 yen, paid all at once, to assist with moving expenses for applicants relocating from over 150 kilometers away from our Osaka office. Please inquire for more information. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide dormitory or housing support.

Q11I cannot speak any Japanese. Can I still apply?

A11

All business in our offices is conducted in Japanese. However, we will consider hiring employees that are able to communicate in either Japanese or English. Please write the level of your Japanese and English ability on your resume.

Q12Can you support my application for a working visa?

A12

We may be able to sponsor your application for a working visa. Please notify us of your needs if you will require visa sponsorship.

Q13As a foreign employee at PlatinumGames, will I be all alone?

A13

Not at all! Approximately ten percent of our staff has joined us from countries across the globe, including China, South Korea, Spain, UK, Canada, Argentina, India, the United States and more.

Q14Are part-time positions available?

A14

Unfortunately, we only offer full-time positions. We have no plans to offer part-time positions now or in the future.

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