# Consumer Game Planner (Lead Level) - Osaka

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

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

-   Plan and direct the development of new and existing game titles.
-   Lead project tasks such as battle systems, level design, and narrative design.
-   Oversee all aspects of consumer game planning.
-   Design in-game systems and create detailed specifications.
-   Implement game data.
-   Design and adjust level layouts.
-   Develop character actions for fighting games.
-   Create story concepts and implement narrative elements.
-   Plan features related to online communication and networking.

## Requirements

**Must-have:**

-   Experience as a lead planner (team leader for 10+ members for at least 1 year).
-   3+ years of experience in consumer game planning.

**Nice-to-have:**

-   Hands-on experience from project initiation to release for consumer games.
-   Experience in training and mentoring planners.
-   Experience in coordinating and negotiating with various stakeholders.
-   Development experience in fighting games.
-   Development experience in action games.

**Ideal candidate:**

-   Ability to lead and motivate team members as a leader.
-   Passion for games in general and strong affinity for SNK IPs.
-   Self-driven, proactive in understanding the entire project and making proposals.
-   Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration within large teams.

## 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)

Note: The above is an estimated working time, as this position is subject to a specialized discretionary labor system.

### **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/A46AF682DB/apply)

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