＜Mid Level / Senior Level Recruitment (Journeyman)＞

What are the requirements for Mid-Level/Senior Level applicants?

Applicants with professional experience in the game industry are eligible to apply. The positions currently open are mainly mid-level and above, with roughly 3 or more years of professional experience as a guide. There are no restrictions regarding age, gender, academic background or nationality. *Requirements differ by position, so please check the qualifications listed on each job posting.

How do I apply?

Please apply from the following pages according to your preferred Position and Location.
Application Page for Creative-type Positions
Application Page for Publishing Positions
Application Page for Open Position

What is the selection process like?

Document screenings are done shortly after receiving an application. Upon passing the document screening, applicants will be required to undergo 2 to 3 interviews, after which the job offer will be made. Interviews are currently conducted online. A practical assignment and/or an aptitude test may be conducted during the selection process.

＜Entry Level Recruitment (Challenger)＞

*We are not currently recruiting new graduates or recent graduates. We will post an announcement on this corporate site when applications reopen. The information below applies when recruitment resumes.

What are the application requirements for entry-level candidates with no prior experience (Challenger Recruitment)?

Those who are under 29 years of age and possess none or less than 3 years career experience in the game industry are eligible to apply. There are no restrictions regarding gender, academic background or nationality.

How do I apply?

Please apply from the  Challenger Recruitment page.    For details,  refer to the 「How to apply」section located at the bottom part of the  Entry Level page.

What is the selection process like?

Document screenings are done shortly after receiving an application.  Upon passing the document screening,  applicants will be required to undergo 2~3 interviews,  after which the job offer will be made. Interviews are currently conducted online. A practical assignment and/or an aptitude test may be conducted during the selection process.

Can I reapply if I was rejected previously?

Yes.  There are no limits on the number of times you can apply.  However, it will be necessary to submit new portfolios and documents when reapplying.

Can I change my hiring date?

Yes. All prospective employees who pass the application will be issued a “Challenger Passport (CP).” One of the benefits granted by the CP is the ability to your hiring year to any year within 2 years of the originally scheduled hiring date.  Candidates can choose between the two designated company joining months, either April or October.  For more details, refer to the 「Benefits」 section located at the middle part of the Entry Level page.

If I decline the job offer, can I apply again if I ever decide to switch jobs?

Yes,  there is no problem with applying again after declining an offer.   All prospective candidates who pass the applications will be issued a “Challenger Passport (CP)”.  One of the benefits granted by the CP is the guarantee of an interview with Manager-level executives without the need for any document screenings,  if you are replying after previously declining a job offer.  For more details, refer to the 「Benefits」section located at the middle part of the Entry Level page.

＜Other Frequently Asked Questions＞

Can I take a tour of the company?

We can arrange company tours.  Please send inquiries to : recruit@amata.co.jp

Do you offer internships?

We plan to.  Notifications will be posted on our corporate site when we do.

Is it possible for contract employees to become full-time employees?

Depending on ability, work behavior, and performance, full-time employment can be considered.

Do I need to submit a portfolio or work samples?

Regardless of the number of years of experience, we ask all applicants to submit, in addition to their C.V., work samples or materials that show what they have been involved in (portfolio, reel, planning documents, records of past initiatives, and so on). For artist positions, a portfolio is required. You may submit a URL to an online storage service. *Please use a service such as Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive whose URL remains valid throughout the selection process. Temporary file-transfer services such as firestorage or Gigafile are not accepted.

Is remote work possible?

For the positions currently open, we ask that you work from our head office (Tokyo Studio) in principle.

What type of employment contract is offered?

You will be hired either as a full-time employee or as a contract employee. Depending on your skills and career plan, you may be offered a contract position. Apart from being a fixed-term contract tied to the project period, the terms and benefits are the same as those for full-time employees. We also have a track record of converting contract employees to full-time employees.

Can interview dates and times be arranged for after working hours, or on the weekends?

Interviews after working hours can be arranged (latest starting time at 8.30 pm).  We do not conduct interviews on weekends.

I want to attend the interview but will my travelling expenses be reimbursed?

We’re sorry, but we do not provide travelling allowances for candidates from the Kanto region who attend interviews.  Candidates from rural areas will have their first round of interviews conducted via an online meeting tool, and Shinkansen or flight ticket expenses will be reimbursed for the second round of interviews.

Do you have a fixed recruitment schedule or period?

No.  All job openings currently listed on our corporate site are available.

Will my application documents or portfolios be returned?

Application documents or portfolios will not be returned.  We will dispose of them responsibly. We thank you for your understanding.

How long does the selection process take?

Document screenings are done shortly after receiving an application, and applicants will be notified of results via email.  Upon passing the document screening applicants will be required to undergo 2 to 3 interviews, after which the job offer will be made in around 2 to 3 weeks.

Is it possible to meet with any Amata employees who are alumni of my school?

We can be arrange meetings with current employees.  Please contact us at : recruit@amata.co.jp

How are my assigned positions and projects decided after I am hired?

Assignments are decided based on compatibility and experience/skill, as well as project status etc.

Is it an easy environment for women to work in?

Policies regarding pre-/post-maternity leave and parental leave are laid out to create an environment which allows for sustainable employment.  The ratio between male and females is approximately 4:1, but there is absolutely no gender discrimination.  Talented employees can utilize their skills to the fullest, irrespective of gender.

What are the Smartphone Purchase Subsidization and the Phone Plan Allowance?

The Smartphone Purchase Subsidization is a system which subsidizes the purchase of a smartphone (once per year, up to ¥50,000), and is designed to encourage employee familiarization with the latest smartphones.  The Phone Plan allowance system is a system that subsidizes mobile phone or smartphone data plans, up to ¥,5,000 per month.

What is the Housing Allowance?

For employees who rent accommodation situated within 2 station stops from the station nearest to the company, ¥30,000 per month or ¥10,000 per month (¥15,000 or ¥5,000 in the case of Sapporo) will be subsidized towards rent (Subsidy amounts will vary according to rent).

※If you have any further questions, please contact us here.