Join our Tokyo team at Shapefarm, where art, technology, and storytelling collide to build games that connect players around the world
Job Summary
Join our Tokyo team at Shapefarm, where art, technology, and storytelling collide to build games that connect players around the world.
This senior-level role involves artistic leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and translating high-level creative direction into production-ready concept designs.
We support accessibility in our recruitment process and foster a humble, responsible, and problem-solving team culture.
Matching Summary
Join our Tokyo team at Shapefarm, where art, technology, and storytelling collide to build games that connect players around the world.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Stylised character design expertise
Production-ready concept art deliverables
Advanced proficiency in Photoshop and Procreate
Cross-disciplinary team collaboration
Strong silhouette and costume design
Anime-inspired visual development
Nice-to-have
Experience with Japanese studios
Knowledge of 3D character pipelines
Bilingual English and Japanese communication
Adapt style between retro and modern
Narrative-driven character development
Mentoring junior artists
Key Requirements
5+ years professional experience in game development or animation
Deep understanding of 1980s anime aesthetics
Exceptional draftsmanship and anatomy skills
Experience preparing production-ready character turnarounds
Bachelor's degree or 10 years experience for Japanese visa
Work Rights
Bachelor's degree or 10 years experience required for Japanese visa