# Sound Manager - Osaka

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

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Overall management of the sound section

-   Production progress management and contract/negotiation tasks related to outsourcing
-   Creation and management of development budgets
-   Formulation of staffing plans, improvement and proposal of workflows and development environments
-   Talent development and support for continued employment, including creating a conducive work environment

## Requirements

**Must-have:**

A total of 4+ years of experience as a manager in the following areas:

-   Production progress management and contract/negotiation tasks related to outsourcing
-   Creation and management of development budgets
-   Formulation of staffing plans, improvement and proposal of workflows and development environments
-   Talent development and support for continued employment, including creating a conducive work environment

**Nice-to-have:**

-   Knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry, such as games, music, or animation

**Ideal candidate:**

-   Passion for games and the ability to appreciate SNK’s IP
-   Ability to oversee the entire studio and proactively propose and implement improvements
-   Strong communication skills to ensure smooth production progress with your own department, related departments, and partner companies
-   A proactive attitude toward continuously updating knowledge of the latest music production software and equipment

## 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/A23C35412D/apply)

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