Senior Sound Designer

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS は、物語性の高いストーリー、没入感のあるゲームプレイ、最先端のテクノロジーを駆使し、ゲーム開発をアートとサイエンスの融合として追求し続けています。世界中のプレイヤー、そしてあらゆるデバイスに次世代のゲームエクスペリエンスを提供することを使命としています。

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.

Lightspeed Tech Center は、PUBG モバイルを始めとする様々な高品質ゲームを手掛けた Lightspeed Studios の研究開発部門です。Tech Center は技術研究とイノベーションを牽引し、ゲーム作品にそのライフサイクルを通して、エンジン、音響、QA、AI、次世代技術、技術提携などのテクニカルサポートを提供しています。

Lightspeed Tech Center is a R&D department under Lightspeed Studios which develop PUBG Mobile and other high-quality games. Our Tech Center leads the research, exploration, and discovery of innovative technologies and provides technical services for all games during all phases of life cycle, including engine, audio, QA, AI, next generation game, technical cooperation, etc.

• Formulate sound design and implementation plans suitable for product features for Tencent LightSpeed Studio's next-generation console game projects.
• Based on the sound design plan, coordinate requirements, create and integrate resources, conduct testing and optimization, and manage the final sound quality of the game.

• Over 5 years of experience in game sound production, with full-time participation in high-quality, AAA-standard game sound design, and a comprehensive understanding of the entire game sound production process.
• Strong sound design skills, including efficient audio recording, processing, and mixing capabilities. Proficiency in using at least one DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software and practical skills in sound design tools such as effects processors and synthesizers.
• Excellent abilities in sound design and pipeline construction, with proficiency in audio middleware such as Wwise. Familiarity with basic operations of game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine (UE).
• Japanese fluency is required; candidates who can communicate in English or Chinese are highly welcomed.
• Project management skills with the ability to coordinate within and outside the team to meet needs on time.
• A passionate gamer with a deep interest in game sound and a unique understanding of the relationship between gameplay and sound design.
• The ability to independently lead projects and work collaboratively as part of a team, with a focus on learning and teamwork.

Annual salary: Negotiable (with raises/bonuses)

*Consideration will be given to experience and skills, and preferential treatment will be provided according to our company regulations.

*For general employees, a fixed overtime allowance for 35 hours per month is included.

*For management positions, a fixed overtime allowance for 10 hours per month is included.

Working hours and holidays:

Working hours: 09:30 ~ 18:30 Break time: 60 minutes

Flextime available

Completely two-day weekend system (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Paid leave: In the first year of employment, prorated based on the month of joining. Up to 22 days based on years of service.

New Year's holiday (12/30 - 1/3)

Sick leave (paid): 12 days/year (granted separately from paid leave)

Benefits:

<Various Insurances>

Health insurance, employment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance, employees' pension insurance, group comprehensive welfare insurance (GTL)

Business accident security comprehensive insurance (GPA), group long-term disability income compensation insurance (GLTD)

Overseas travel insurance

<Various Allowances>

Commuting allowance (up to 50,000 JPY/month), communication allowance (up to 10,000 JPY/month), self-development allowance (up to 20,000 JPY/month), meal subsidy of 1800 JPY/day for days worked in the office, regular health check-up allowance (up to 75,000 JPY/once a year)

<Support Systems and Other Benefits>

Free drink corner, gift cards (paid twice, Obon and New Year, 20,000 JPY/time)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), congratulatory and condolence money, long-service award/leave

Policies stated in this job advertisement (including but not limited to salary, benefits, working conditions) may be subject to change according to the company's real-time policies.