RECRUIT
Science SARU is currently hiring for the following positions.
Please submit your application through the form at the bottom of the page.
Science SARU is currently not looking for full-time remote employees.
Generally, we expect employees to work in-studio in Japan.
We are not currently accepting internships.
Job details
Creation of animation using digital tools
Employment
type
Contract (3-month test period), promotion to full employee status available
Salary
Monthly salary starts from ¥210,000, and your initial salary is adjusted based on your abilities and experience.
A few positions available
Qualifications
Increase in salary
Annual (in April)
Bonus
Twice a year(in summer/winter) *from the second year on
Number to be recruited
Can be a new graduate or mid-career
Has experience working with Adobe Animate (formerly Adobe Flash), Photoshop,
CLIP STUDIO, or the like.
Has experience doing digital animation
Location
3-1-1 Kichijoji Kitamachi, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
(14 minutes on foot from the north exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo-Sobu Line/Keio Inokashira Line)
Holidays and vacations
Two days off a week (Sat. and Sun.)
Days off on holidays (some may be work days)
Annual paid leave
Summer holidays
New year’s holiday
Congratulations/Condolences leave
Maternity/Parental leave
Benefits
Full insurance (Unemployment insurance, accident insurance, pension, health insurance)
Commuting allowance (Up to ¥15,000 a month)
No dress code
Meal subsidy (some conditions apply)
Language lessons (English or Japanese)
Who we look for
Those who have a strongly-rooted passion for learning
Those who are always looking for new challenges
Those who value teamwork and cooperation with those around them
Those who have confidence in their drawing ability
Those who can manage themselves and their health well
Application
materials
Submit the following through the form at the end of this page.
１ Resume (any style, w/ headshot)
２ Portfolio (Link to a site where videos, illustration, and work are hosted, or the equivalent data)
３ Curriculum vitae (if applicable)
４ Diploma / Proof of graduation (for those of non-Japanese nationality)
・Generally, any QR codes or links within your portfolio will not be taken into account.
・If you have any other documents that may showcase other skills you have, you are welcome to send those as well.
Process flow
May to June: Resume and portfolio check
July: 1st skill test
August to September: Interview and final skill test
From October: Offer
※This is the planned schedule, and is subject to change.
※For mid-career applicants, this schedule may need to be adjusted, which we will discuss with you. Thank you for your understanding.
Deadline for applying
No deadline currently set, but applications may close without notice.
Entry period
TBD
Please Apply Here
3DCG Generalist (Creative Team)
Please Apply Here
Holidays and vacations
Two days off a week (Sat. and Sun.)
Days off on holidays (some may be work days)
Annual paid leave
Summer holidays
New year’s holiday
Congratulations/Condolences leave
Maternity/Parental leave
Benefits
Full insurance (Unemployment insurance, accident insurance, pension, health insurance)
Commuting allowance (Up to ¥15,000 a month)
No dress code
Meal subsidy (some conditions apply)
Language lessons (English or Japanese)
Application
materials
Submit the following through the form at the end of this page.
1. Resume
2. Curriculum vitae (if you have one)
3. Demo reel
4. Portfolio
・Generally, any QR codes or links within your portfolio will not be taken into account.
・If you have any other documents that may showcase other skills you have, you are welcome to send those as well.
Process flow
As this is a mid-career hire, interviews and skill tests will be conducted as needed.
Deadline for applying
No deadline currently set, but applications may close without notice.
Entry period
TBD
Location
3-1-1 Kichijoji Kitamachi, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
(14 minutes on foot from the north exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo-Sobu Line/Keio Inokashira Line)
Job details
We want someone who has a good command of all-around skills, while also flexibly adapting to the needs of each project. In the long-term, we imagine you becoming either a project supervisor, or a certain-stage specialist.
Employment
type
Contract employee (path to permanent employment available)
※3 month trial period
※Freelance contracts can also be discussed
Salary
Adjusted based on your abilities and experience.
A few positions available
Qualifications
Who we look for
Those who have a strongly-rooted passion for learning
Those who are always looking for new challenges
Those who value teamwork and cooperation with those around them
Those who have confidence in their drawing ability
Those who can manage themselves and their health well
Increase in salary
Annual (in April)
Bonus
Twice a year(in summer/winter) *from the second year on
Number to be recruited
・Has experience using 3DCG software, including for example 3dsMax, Maya, or Blender ・Has experience working on multiple different stages of a project (modelling +
rendering + compositing, etc.)
3D Animator (Creative Team)
Job details
3DCG animation
(Animation layouts, key animation, rendering, compositing, etc.)
Employment
type
Contract employee (path to permanent employment available) ※3 month trial period ※Freelance contracts can also be discussed
Location
3-1-1 Kichijoji Kitamachi, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
(14 minutes on foot from the north exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo-Sobu Line/Keio Inokashira Line)
Holidays and vacations
Two days off a week (Sat. and Sun.)
Days off on holidays (some may be work days)
Annual paid leave
Summer holidays
New year’s holiday
Congratulations/Condolences leave
Maternity/Parental leave
Salary
Adjusted based on your abilities and experience
A few positions available
Qualifications
Who we look for
Those who have a strongly-rooted passion for learning
Those who are always looking for new challenges
Those who value teamwork and cooperation with those around them
Those who have confidence in their drawing ability
Those who can manage themselves and their health well
We prioritize applicants who are interested in becoming a 3D generalist.
Increase in salary
Annual (in April)
Bonus
Twice a year(in summer/winter) *from the second year on
Number to be recruited
・Must have experience using 3DCG software like 3dsMax, Maya, Blender, etc
・Should be able to animate characters acting, not just simple motion
・Should be able to read storyboards, and understand how to connect animation cuts
Benefits
Full insurance (Unemployment insurance, accident insurance, pension, health insurance)
Commuting allowance (Up to ¥15,000 a month)
No dress code
Meal subsidy (some conditions apply)
Language lessons (English or Japanese)
Application
materials
Submit the following through the form at the end of this page.
1. Resume
2. Curriculum vitae (if you have one)
3. Demo reel
4. Portfolio
・Generally, any QR codes or links within your portfolio will not be taken into account.
・If you have any other documents that may showcase other skills you have, you are welcome to send those as well.
Process flow
As this is a mid-career hire, interviews and skill tests will be conducted as needed.
Deadline for applying
No deadline currently set, but applications may close without notice.
Entry period
TBD
Please Apply Here
Produciton Manager（Production Team）
Confirm work progress and manage every stage of the animation production process, making sure that the schedules are kept as you guide the process to completion.
Contract (3-month test period), promotion to full employee status available
Job details
Employment
type
Location
3-1-1 Kichijoji Kitamachi, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
(14 minutes on foot from the north exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo-Sobu Line/Keio Inokashira Line)
Holidays and vacations
Two days off a week (Sat. and Sun.)
Days off on holidays (some may be work days)
Annual paid leave
Summer holidays
New year’s holiday
Congratulations/Condolences leave
Maternity/Parental leave
Those who have a strongly-rooted passion for learning
Those who are always looking for new challenges
Those who can flexibly tackle any problem
Those with confidence in their energy and stamina
Ability to speak Japanese is a plus
A few positions available
Bonus
Twice a year(in summer/winter) *from the second year on
Number to be recruited
Qualifications
Who we look for
Can be a new graduate or mid-career
Has basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Photoshop, etc.)
Consultation available regarding possession of a driver’s license
Salary
Monthly salary starts from ¥220,000, and your initial salary is adjusted based on your abilities and experience.
Increase in salary
Annual (in April)
Process flow
Benefits
Full insurance (Unemployment insurance, accident insurance, pension, health insurance)
Commuting allowance (Up to ¥15,000 a month)
No dress code
Meal subsidy (some conditions apply)
Language lessons (English or Japanese)
Application materials
Submit the following through the form at the end of this page.
１ Resume (any style, w/ headshot)
２ Curriculum vitae (if applicable)
３ Reason for applying (1 A4 page on the theme of “what I want to do at Science SARU,” any style)
４ Diploma / Proof of graduation (for those of non-Japanese nationality)
May to June: Material check
July: 1st interview
August to September: 2nd interview
From October: Offer
※This is the planned schedule, and is subject to change.
※For mid-career applicants, this schedule may need to be adjusted, which we will discuss with you. Thank you for your understanding.
Entry period
Mid-career TBD
Please Apply Here
Deadline for applying
No deadline currently set, but applications may close without notice.
Notes
■Application form
Please choose your desired career and apply.
■Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the recruitment process, please contact [ recruit@sciencesaru.com ] . We cannot respond to inquiries regarding recruitment over the phone.
■Notification of results
We will contact you about your results, regardless of what they are, by email.
We will send more detailed information about time and place of interviews over email.
■Personal information
Any personal information or material provided to us will only be used in the hiring process.
Any data sent to us will be held for a set period of time, and then deleted. Thank you for your understanding.
We may record some interviews for record-keeping purposes. These will be held for a set period of time, and then deleted. Thank you for your understanding.