Talent Acquisition Specialist

Keywords Studios is a global provider of creative and technical services to the video games industry, with over 13,000 professionals across 70+ studios in 25+ countries. We support clients across the entire game lifecycle through four core Service Lines:

• Create — Game development, art production, and audio

• Globalize — Localization, localization QA, functional testing

• Engage — Marketing, LiveOps, community, and player support

• Media & Entertainment

In Japan, Keywords Studios delivers its full range of services across Create, Globalize, and Engage, supporting leading publishers and developers through both local and international production teams. Our presence includes the Tokyo-based development studio Wizcorp, alongside established localization, QA, player support, and marketing capabilities serving some of the most influential companies in the Japanese games and entertainment industry.

Keywords Studios is increasingly trusted by Japanese AAA partners to support large-scale productions that span multiple regions—combining Japanese creative leadership with global delivery capacity across Asia-Pacific and beyond. These engagements require not only strong production execution, but deep cultural understanding and operational leadership to align Japanese expectations with international development teams.

As one of the world’s most culturally influential and production-intensive markets, Japan represents a strategic growth area for Keywords Studios. This role supports delivery excellence, helps strengthen client partnerships, and contributes to shaping how Keywords Studios supports Japanese AAA projects globally.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and resourceful Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the end-to-end hiring process. You will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and selecting qualified candidates to fill open roles while ensuring a positive candidate experience and alignment with company culture and objectives.

This position is based in Japan, and is fully remote. Applicants must have full working rights for Japan. 

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop job descriptions.
• Source potential candidates through online platforms, job boards, networking, and referrals.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications.
• Coordinate interview schedules, assessments, and follow-up communication.
• Manage the offer process including negotiations, reference checks, and onboarding coordination.
• Maintain candidate pipeline and applicant tracking system (ATS) records.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates to ensure a positive experience.
• Monitor, improve and report recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire).
• Stay updated on industry trends, labor market conditions, and recruitment best practices.

This is an exciting period of growth in the APAC region with a strong focus on growing our presence in Japan. Our APAC team is small (2) forming part of a larger global talent acquisition team whom are segmented into service lines. This role will focus on our Create Service Line which would include both Software Engineering, Art, and Production roles. 

We have a strong preference for the following:

• Bi-lingual - Japanese and English fluency
• Previous experience recruiting in Video Games, Software Engineering or Creative Industries

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist (in-house or agency).
• Strong understanding of full-cycle recruitment and sourcing techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with HR databases, ATS (Workable, SmartRecruiters), and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Fluent in English and Japanese, with proficiency in another Asian language (preferably Mandarin).

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. 

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Asia Pacific, Japan

Area of Work: People & Culture

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Remote

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