Polyphony Digital - ポリフォニー・デジタル Polyphony Digital - ポリフォニー・デジタル

UI Designer

Working in UI design related to the production of the "Gran Turismo" series.

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    Work Details

    ・General UI design for a video game
    ・Design and create assets including icons, logos and 2D animations
    ・Utilise in-house tools to integrate design elements into the game

    As part of the game's development, the UI Designer is responsible for creating all the user interfaces that players see and interact with.
    You will be responsible for planning and designing screen transitions, ensuring they align with the game specifications and brand design principles of the Gran Turismo series, and be involved at times in evaluating and proposing new specifications.

    We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams across different areas of expertise, including engineers and artists, to support the game's development.

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    Requirements/
    Experience

    ・Experience working in UI or graphic design (or equivalent skills)
    ・Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively to support the development of the game
    ・JLPT N2 equivalent or higher communication skills in Japanese

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    Desired
    Experience/Skills

    ・Experience working in video game development
    ・Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc
    ・Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate design aims and ideas effectively
    ・A willingness to learn and develop new skills
    ・JLPT N1 equivalent or higher communication skills in Japanese

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    Terms and
    conditions

    • Important Notice

      These are terms for working in Japan. For job positions outside of Japan, terms will be separately arranged according to the location.

    • Employment
      Format

      PDS（Product Development Staff） Employee

      *The PDS（Product Development Staff） Employee is a standard employee format for game creators with superflex work hours, yearly salary contract, and special incentive bonus.

    • Salary

      Yearly salary, with reviews every year.

      For the year following employment, 1/12 of the yearly salary set at the time of employment is paid every month.

    • Other benefits

      Commute fee

    • Bonuses

      Incentive Bonus (royalty system according to sales of game title developed)

    • Working Hours

      Superflex （Need only to arrive at the place of work within standard work hours)

    • Days off/
      vacation days

      2 day Weekends, holidays, summer, year end/year start, paid holidays

    • Insurance

      Employment insurance, Work accident insurance, health insurance, employees pension insurance

    • Place of work

      East 21 Business Center 3F, 6-3-1 Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan
      or
      TNC-TV Building 2F, 2-3-2, Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City, Japan

    • Benefit Package

      Partner housing loan, savings scheme, recreational facilities, partner recreational facilities/sports clubs, etc.

    • Application
      Requirements

      Experienced persons meeting the recruitment details

    • Deadline for
      application

      Until positions are filled (limited number)

    • New Graduates

      There is no position opening specifically for new graduates, but if you meet the application requirements for experienced employees or have the equivalent skills and qualifications, please apply even if you are currently enrolled in college/schools.

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    Application
    method

    • Online Application

      Please proceed to the application form from the button below.

    Application Form
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    Submission of
    Work Sample

    It is possible to send a work portfolio as a reference.
    This is not a requirement, but if you wish to do so please send by the following mean.

    • Sharing
      by Internet

      Please enter websites, file sharing links, etc. by entering the URL in the application form.
      *Please specify the parts you were responsible for, and give a description of the product.

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    Staff
    Interview