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CapcomThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
You will be responsible for a broad range of activities in the development of products using intellectual property (IP), from planning to production direction and quality improvement. From the early stages of product planning, you will work with relevant departments and external partners to propose product concepts based on fan needs and the characteristics of the IP, and support the planning of products such as figures, character merchandise, apparel, and general goods. You will evaluate designs, sculpting, colors, materials, and specifications, confirm consistency with the IP’s world and brand image, and propose improvements to make products more appealing. You will provide feedback and revision instructions to designers, manufacturers, and licensees; negotiate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders; and manage schedules. You will also make creative decisions aimed at improving product quality.
- Experience in product development or product planning using character IP - Experience evaluating the quality of designs, sculpting, product specifications, and similar elements, and proposing improvements - Experience directing designers, manufacturers, licensees, and other internal or external partners - Communication skills to articulate creative intent and proposed improvements and convey them to stakeholders
- Professional experience with entertainment IP, such as games, anime, or manga - Experience supervising figures or other three-dimensional products - Experience supervising licensed products - Experience in art direction or creative direction - Experience developing brand guidelines - Experience planning and developing products for overseas markets - Experience working across multiple product categories - Experience planning or developing toys, figures, character merchandise, capsule toys, apparel, general goods, or similar products
- Employee cafeteria - Massage room - Counseling services - Reduced working hours for childcare - On-site childcare center - Employee benefits facilities through corporate agreements - Club activities, such as bouldering and game jams - Patent award program - Long-service awards - Stock-based compensation program - Employee savings plan - Employee stock ownership plan - Various types of social insurance, and more
