Work with us and appear on the credits of international movies

Following the international release of "ULTRAMAN" in April 2019, which boasts a record rating, we are now producing internationally renowned works, such as the Japanese series "Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045" which gathers fans from around the world, and a monumental work of SF "Blade Runner: Black Lotus", for the first time in full CG.

At SOLA DIGITAL ARTS, we put high expectations on motivated people and allow them to reach a supervisor position regardless of their age.

Working with us at SOLA DIGITAL ARTS means working with acclaimed directors on internationally renowned productions.

Staff we are looking for

Ideal candidate

Open communication between the various sections at SOLA DIGITAL ARTS is one of our priorities.

Therefore, we are looking for someone ready to think, not only about his/her own work, but about all the steps of the anime production.

We believe that if you are able to understand and get a broad perspective on the process of work creation, your own work will be more interesting and you will become the person you aspire to be.

Support provided

SOLA DIGITAL ARTS aims at creating a work environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their abilities and can have fun in their work. We provide various support to achieve this:

*The above are only examples

Employment Flow

The hiring process is identical for new graduates and mid-career applicants: offer will be decided according to the documents you have provided us with, and to the results of the job interview.
If you have any question regarding the recruitment process, feel free to contact us on the foam dedicated to recruitment.

• STEP1
  Application
• STEP2
  Screening of documents
• STEP3
  Interview
• STEP4
  Job offer

Staff wanted

To apply for SOLA ANIMATION, please visit here.

We are currently seeking for those who have a visa to work in Japan, and can commute to our office in Tokyo.
(There are no openings for remote positions at the moment.)

Hiring job categories

1. ① Lighter
   Work details:Lighting and rendering tasks based on Maya
   Necessary Skills:Maya
   Preferrable Skills:After Effects / Nuke
2. ② Designer
   Work details:Designing Mecha / Character / BG, creating Concept Art / Lighting Boards
   Necessary Skills:Photoshop / Illustrator
   Preferrable Skills:Experince in using 3D Tools
3. ③ Pipeline Development Engineer
   Work details:Constructing Pipeline and workflow of the studio / creating in-house tools and others
   Necessary Skills:Programming experience with Maya or Python
   Preferrable Skills:Knowledge in UE4 / Knowledge in C++ / English communicating skills
4. ④ System Engineer
   Work details:PC initialization (Windows) / PC maintenance support / User Support / IT asset management and others
   Preferrable Skills:General knowledge in DCC tools (Autodesk, Foundry, Adobe related tools) / Basic knowledge in infrastructure (Network, Storage) / Experience in management test for Windows Server / Basic knowledge in Linux / Basic knowledge in Python or UE4
5. ⑤ Production Coordinator
   Work details:Managing tasks and schedule for each sections of the production
   Software Used & Skills:Microsoft Office / Google Tools(Spread Sheet / Document)
   Preferrable Skills:Shotgun / Asana / English communicating skills

Qualifications

Experienced

Working conditions

Freelance contract (Gyomuitaku keiyaku) for each position.
NB: Negotiation possible for employee contract

Place

Ichigaya studio, Tokyo (5min walk from Ichigaya station)

Monthly salary

Experienced people
Between 200 000 and 600 000 JPY a month (more than 2 years' experience)
NB: The amount will be fixed according to experience and skills

Days off / Holidays

Week-ends, National holidays, Summer vacation and New Year vacation

Working hours

10:00 – 19:00 (one-hour break)
NB: These working hours can be modified according to the production schedule

How to apply

Please provide the following documents and contact us through this Google form

• CV
• A record of your previous experience (if it applies)
• A portfolio/Demo Reel with work (videos or images) you have been involved in.