# Consumer Game Planner (Director) - Osaka

> SNK · Osaka, Japan · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-16

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

-   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.

## Apply

[Apply at SNK](https://apply.workable.com/snk/j/2B19690DE8/apply)

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