We at Drillimation Systems are looking for talented individuals to help us put smiles on the faces of millions of players around the world. We are serious about making things fun and entertaining, and are also committed to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you would like to join our diverse group of creative minds, take a look at the opportunities below. All you need to do is deliver a resume to drillimationentertainment@gmail.com and a positive attitude.
Programmer
We are looking for passionate software programmers to design, develop, and install solutions to Drillimation’s products.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Executing full software development cycles
- Developing flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to identify requirements and solutions
- Writing well-designed, testable code
- Producing specifications and determine operational feasibility
- Integrating software components into a fully functional software system
- Developing software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
- Documenting and maintaining software functionality
- Troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading existing systems
- Deploying programs and evaluating user feedback
- Complying with project plans and industry standards
- Ensure software is updated with latest features
Requirements
- Experience developing projects in GameMaker or any one popular cross-development game engine (Unity or Unreal Engine)
- Ability to develop software in GML, JavaScript, C++, or other programming languages
- Experience with test-driven development
- Proficiency in software engineering tools
- Ability to document requirements and specifications
- (optional) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field
- (optional) Fluency in Japanese (JLPT Level 2 or higher)
Illustrator
We are looking for passionate artists to draw characters, objects, scenery, and backdrops that make up the games produced by Drillimation.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Taking rough sketches of concept art and transforming them into artwork for games
- Liaising with the director and other developers regarding the style and feel of a game
- Researching references and resources required to produce assets for a game
- Sketching concept designs and key elements of a game’s art direction
- Designing promotional materials, packages, posters, and websites for the launch of a game
- Building 2D sprites of assets in line with the technical limits of a game engine
- Applying textures to visual elements
- Integrating special effects to textures, scenes and events, weather effects, particle systems, sparking wires, smoke, haze, billowing dust, steam vents, explosions, etc.
- Advising on new technologies
- Solving problems with creative and technical issues
- Adhering to a production schedule
- Curating and cataloging asset libraries
- Designing with user experience in mind
Requirements
- Strong portfolio of original work
- Knowledge of lighting, perspective, material finishes, and special effects
- A cinematic eye for lighting and shading
- Strong drawing skills, able to visualize and design from abstract ideas
- Able to work from storyboards
- Advanced understanding of texture, color, dimension, scale, perspective, shade, composition depth of field, proportion, spatial awareness, etc.
- Talent for visual storytelling
- Knowledge of 2D animation, and familiarity with the principles of animation
- Working knowledge of industry standard software such as Paint.NET, Photoshop, Illustrator, GIMP, etc.
- Team player, ability to work independently
- Ability to create special effects
- Knowledge of anatomy, zoology, layout design, texturing, and asset creation
- Comfortable taking on constructive criticism and deliver amendments based on feedback
- Capable of working under pressure and consistently meeting deadlines
- (optional) Bachelor’s degree in Illustration, Fine Art, Graphic Design or relevant field
- (optional) Fluency in Japanese (JLPT Level 2 or higher)
Localization Editor (Japanese)
Localization editors ensure consistency in editorial style and alter text to maintain readability and appropriate written tone in the Japanese language.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Editing, proofing, and reviewing translations of written text in Japanese including game text, strategy guides, marketing materials, press releases, and more
- Playtesting and participating in a quality assurance process for games, implementing changes as needed by applying a thorough knowledge of the Japanese language
- Editing grammar, punctuation, spelling, readability, flow, naturalness, vocabulary, ensuring accuracy and consistency in style and terminology
- Taking a lead role for projects, including sharing responsibility of conforming to the developers’ vision while maintaining a comprehensive picture of a project’s timeline and needs
- Providing input and cultural perspectives in creative development meetings with other localization professionals
- Contributing analyses and workflow improvements, responding quickly to feedback with effective solutions
Requirements
- Editorial experience in the video game industry, including playtesting and quality assurance.
- Exceptional communication skills, a focused eye for detail, and an understanding of how to balance short-term tasks with long-term goals
- Experience of working in a team or localization professionals
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, or equivalent programs
- Fluency in Japanese (JLPT Level 2 or higher)
- (optional) Bachelor’s degree in Japanese literature or relevant field
Please note that these positions are volunteer-only and do not offer any pay and/or benefits. For more info and to learn more about these positions, we recommend you join our Discord server here.
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