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Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. is a leading, international digital entertainment company that publishes video games for game consoles such as PlayStation 4, Xbox one, Nintendo Switch, as well as mobile games. The company’s popular franchises include Metal Gear Solid, Pro Evolution Soccer, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top titles. Konami also manufactures the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 25 billion cards worldwide. We are looking for talented people that have a passion for gaming and the skills and experience listed below.

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Hawthorne, CA

  • Organized Play Assistant, Card Business

    POSITION SUMMARY: An individual contributor that supports the Card Business Organized Play (OP) team, coordinating shipping, logistics and tournament support for all Card Business OP.

    Job Title: Organized Play Assistant (Full-time temporary position – Hybrid)
    Department:    Card Business
    Reports To:    Senior Manager of OP and Events – Americas

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Assist with responding to Zendesk tickets and assigning/delegating tickets to the correct department.
    • Help the OP Specialist process all tournament paperwork, including but not limited to requesting invoices from Tournament Organizers, proof of payments, data entering earned invites and preparing all documentation for final invoice pay outs for Regional Qualifiers and OTS Championships.
    • Assist with forecasting all inventory needs for Regional Qualifier seasons, including player participation product, judge product, and prize support items.
    • Work with Associate OP Manager for Tier 3 event coordination, including but not limited to, whitelisting Duelists for VIP Qualifiers and OTS Store Tournaments, updating prize wall values and inventory needs, general communication with the YCS Tournament Organizer.
    • Assist with talent travel bookings as needed, manage hotel rooming list, coordinate with the travel manager to arrange flights, and communicate all relevant event information to the talent.
    • Assist with vendor communication and coordination for convention-related items as needed.
    • Learn to operate offline and online tournament software.
    • Scheduling and minute-taking of meetings when requested.
    • Other duties as assigned.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
    • Must have great organizational skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure.
    • High sense of confidentiality.
    • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
    • Ability to accurately process and data enter information.
    • Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate ability to multi-task.
    • Spanish language fluency a plus.
    • Proven ability to work with various personality types and work styles in a multicultural environment.
    • Knowledge of or the willingness to learn the workings of Card Business IP’s, including gameplay.

    Please submit resumes to:
    us-cardevents@konami.com
    Hourly range is $21-$23, based on experience.

  • Production Coordinator, Card Business

    The Production Coordinator supports the Card Business design and production team by managing logistics, marketing scheduling, asset retrieval, and filing for all Card Business production projects. This role ensures the timely and efficient execution of production, working closely with the Production Specialist and other departments to maintain a smooth workflow across the stages of production.

    Title:                   Production Coordinator, Card Business

    Reports To:         Associate Director of Production

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Production, coordinate English (EN) and Foreign Language (FL) design approvals (product, marketing, and sales assets) between the Konami European and Japanese offices and third-party vendors.
    • Coordinate with the Production Specialist to assign specific jobs to available designers based on deadlines.
    • Work with the Production Specialist and EU to ensure the timely creation of product logos and digital mock-ups to be used by Sales and Marketing
    • Work with the Production Specialist in the creation of card images used by the Organized Play team and the production team in product, prizing, and livestream (different formatted versions are needed)
    • Maintain the marketing production schedule and communicate with the various departments before assigning jobs in Asana, the project management software
    • Maintain Asana task flow and alert designers/design requesters of potential delays or issues
    • Follow up with design requesters to ensure jobs are top of mind, moving forward, and correct the status assigned in Asana
    • Coordinate the localization of approved EN marketing assets into the FL version (EU and LATAM), ensuring the necessary assets, such as translations and FL graphics, are available to move forward
    • Coordinate the intake of art assets (ones that will be used for mats, banners, etc.) with the Production Specialist and Design Team. Tag in Extensis and file it on the server accordingly
    • Maintain Extensis meta tag catalog, ensuring all artwork and files (past and present) are correctly tagged and optimized for cross-referencing
    • Act as liaison between designer and design requester for miscellaneous requests that require an intermediary (art/copy acquisition, reminders about deadlines, etc.)

    Qualifications:

    • 1 – 2 years of experience with a collectible or trading card game, printing, or graphic design
      within the functional area of production required.
    • Bilingual Japanese/English skills are a plus.
    • Great organizational skills.
    • Able to work under pressure.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects.
    • Work well in a team environment.
    • Strong attention to detail and strong work ethic.
    • High sense of confidentiality.
    • Experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
    • Experience with databases (Extensis), scheduling (Asana), and proofing software.
    • Strong willingness to acquire new skills and continue to improve upon them.

    Please submit resumes to:

    tm21096@konami.com
    kl51271@konami.com

    Salary range is $55-$57k

     

     

  • Manager, R&D, Card Business

    This member of the game development team will play a key role in bridging communication within the company and external audiences. We are seeking an innovative and strategic communicator who excels at managing multiple projects and messaging streams. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively communicate to diverse audiences throughout the various stages of development in a fast-paced environment.

    Title: Manager, R&D, Card Business
    Reports to: Director, Product Development

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and refine messaging that is relatable to games of all ages.
    • Manage messaging from high-level planning to consumer communications.
    • Closely monitor player feedback and tournament results to identify key insights into what the players’ true perception is.
    • Contribute to game and product development to make improvements on products designed for the global market.
    • Write advertising, marketing, and packaging copy that resonates with our target audience.
    • Track and report on broader industry trends.

    Desired Skills & Experience
    REQUIRED SKILLS
    • Bachelor’s degree required
    • Excellent written communication skills
    • Ability to communicate with any audience, from business partners to gamers of all ages
    • Ability to multi-task
    • Ability & desire to tackle projects from inception to completion
    • Experience communicating and interacting in-depth with gamer culture
    • The more extensive and long-term knowledge of Yu-Gi-Oh! is preferred
    • 5+ years of TCG knowledge a must, including some form of tournament experience
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
    • Demonstrates the ability to keep information and data confidential
    PREFERRED SKILLS
    • Gaming industry experience a plus

    Salary Range: $90k-$120k
    Please submit resumes to:
    tk32682@konami.com

  • CALIFORNIA APPLICANT NOTICE AT COLLECTION AND PRIVACY POLICY

    Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (“Konami,” “we,” or “us”) value the trust of our applicants and endeavor to protect the privacy of their personal information. The purpose of this California Applicant Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) is to notify California residents (“you”) of the processing of information that can reasonably be linked with them and that we collect, use, and disclose when they apply for a job with us (“Personal Information”).

    Notice at Collection

    We will not sell the Personal Information, including any Sensitive Personal Information, we collect. We also will not share it with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising.

    To view our full privacy policy, visit OUR PRIVACY POLICY.

    We may collect the Personal Information and Sensitive Personal Information categories listed in the following chart.

    Categories of Personal Information
    Identifiers, such as name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifiers, IP address that can reasonably be linked or associated with a particular California resident or household, email address, account name, online identifiers, and government-issued identifiers (e.g., Social Security number, driver’s license number)

     
    Personal information as defined in the California customer records law, such as name, contact information, signature, Social Security number, passport number; financial, education and employment information, physical characteristics or description

     
    Protected Class Information, such as characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law, such as sex, age, gender, race, disability, medical conditions, citizenship, military/veteran status, gender identity and expression, primary language, political affiliation/activities, and immigration status
    Commercial Information, such as travel expenses
    Internet or network activity information, such as regarding our website or online application portal, timestamp information, and access and activity logs
    Geolocation Data, such as device location, approximate location derived from IP address
    Audio/Video Data. Audio, electronic, visual and similar information, such as photographs and call and video recordings
    Education Information subject to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act such as student transcripts, grade point average, grades, academic standing, disciplinary records, and confirmation of graduation
    Employment Information. Professional or employment-related information, such as work history and prior employer, information from reference checks, work experience, qualifications, training and skills, work authorization, CV, résumé, cover letter, professional and other work-related licenses, permits and certifications held, and publicly accessible information posted on your professional social media accounts
    Inferences drawn from any of the Personal Information listed above to create a profile about, for example, an individual’s preferences,  characteristics, predispositions, and abilities
    Sensitive Personal Information. Government identifiers, such as Social Security Numbers, state identification card numbers, and driver’s license numbers.
    Citizenship, immigration status, racial or ethnic origin, or union membership.

     

    Purposes for the Collection and Use of Personal Information

    We may collect or use Personal Information for the purposes of operating, managing, and maintaining our business, sourcing talent and recruiting employees, and accomplishing our business purposes and objectives, including, for example, using Personal Information to:

    • Receive and process job applications;
    • Manage the candidate selection process;
    • Evaluate your suitability for the position(s) you are applying for;
    • Communicate with you about your application, respond to your inquiries, and notify you of applicable terms and policies;
    • Conduct reference checks;
    • Conduct background checks, consistent with applicable law;
    • Analyze and monitor the diversity of job applicants, in accordance with applicable law;
    • Subject to our discretion, make an offer to enter into an employment contract;
    • Contact you about future career opportunities;
    • Fulfill administrative functions, such as aggregate management reporting, statistical analyses, internal training, and as generally required to conduct our business; and
    • Comply with law, legal process, requests from governmental or regulatory authorities, internal policies and other requirements such as record-keeping, equal employment opportunity laws, work permit and immigration regulations, reporting obligations, and the exercise or defense of legal claims.
    • Whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position (such as in regard to applicable statutes of limitations, litigation or regulatory investigations).

     

    Privacy Policy

    Collection and Disclosure of Personal Information

    The following chart details which categories of Personal Information we collect and process, as well as which categories of Personal Information we disclose to third parties for our operational business and hiring and recruitment purposes, including within the 12 months preceding the date this Policy was last updated.

    Categories of Personal Information Disclosed to Which Categories of Third Parties for Operational Business Purposes
    Identifiers, such as name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifiers, IP address that can reasonably be linked or associated with a particular California resident or household, email address, account name, online identifiers, and government-issued identifiers (e.g., Social Security number, driver’s license number)

     

    		 Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Personal information as defined in the California customer records law, such as name, contact information, signature, Social Security number, passport number; financial, education and employment information, physical characteristics or description

     

    		 Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Protected Class Information, such as characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law, such as sex, age, gender, race, disability, medical conditions, citizenship, military/veteran status, gender identity and expression, primary language, political affiliation/activities, and immigration status Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Commercial Information, such as travel expenses Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Internet or network activity information, such as regarding our website or online application portal, timestamp information, and access and activity logs Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Geolocation Data, such as device location, approximate location derived from IP address Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Audio/Video Data. Audio, electronic, visual and similar information, such as photographs and call and video recordings Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Education Information subject to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act such as student transcripts, grade point average, grades, academic standing, disciplinary records, and confirmation of graduation Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Employment Information. Professional or employment-related information, such as work history and prior employer, information from reference checks, work experience, qualifications, training and skills, work authorization, CV, résumé, cover letter, professional and other work-related licenses, permits and certifications held, and publicly accessible information posted on your professional social media accounts Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Inferences drawn from any of the Personal Information listed above to create a profile about, for example, an individual’s preferences,  characteristics, predispositions, and abilities Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Sensitive Personal Information. Government identifiers, such as Social Security Numbers, state identification card numbers, and driver’s license numbers. Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Citizenship, immigration status, racial or ethnic origin, or union membership.

     

    We may also disclose the above categories of Personal Information to a third party in the context of any reorganization, financing transaction, merger, sale, joint venture, partnership, assignment, transfer, or other disposition of all or any portion of our business, assets, or stock (including in connection with any bankruptcy or similar proceedings).

    We do not “sell” or “share” your Personal Information, including your Sensitive Personal Information, as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act.  We have not engaged in such activities in the 12 months preceding the date this Policy was last updated.  Without limiting the foregoing, we do not “sell” or “share” the Personal Information, including the Sensitive Personal Information, of minors under 16 years of age.

    Sources of Personal Information

    We collect this Personal Information from you and from our affiliates, references you provide, prior employers or schools, recruiting and consulting firms, background check providers, social media networks, publicly available databases, and cooperative databases.

     

    Purposes for the Collection and Use of Personal Information

    We may collect or use Personal Information for the purposes of operating, managing, and maintaining our business, sourcing talent and recruiting employees, and accomplishing our business purposes and objectives, including, for example, using Personal Information to:

    • Receive and process job applications;
    • Manage the candidate selection process;
    • Evaluate your suitability for the position(s) you are applying for;
    • Communicate with you about your application, respond to your inquiries, and notify you of applicable terms and policies;
    • Conduct reference checks;
    • Conduct background checks, consistent with applicable law;
    • Analyze and monitor the diversity of job applicants, in accordance with applicable law;
    • Subject to our discretion, make an offer to enter into an employment contract;
    • Contact you about future career opportunities;
    • Fulfill administrative functions, such as aggregate management reporting, statistical analyses, internal training, and as generally required to conduct our business; and
    • Comply with law, legal process, requests from governmental or regulatory authorities, internal policies and other requirements such as record-keeping, equal employment opportunity laws, work permit and immigration regulations, reporting obligations, and the exercise or defense of legal claims.

    You may, subject to applicable law, make the following requests:

    1. You may request that we disclose to you the following information covering the 12 months preceding your request:
      1. The categories of Personal Information we collected about you and the categories of sources from which we collected such Personal Information;
      2. The business or commercial purpose for collecting Personal Information about you; and
      3. The categories of Personal Information about you that we otherwise disclosed, and the categories of third parties to whom we disclosed such Personal Information (if applicable).
    2. You may request to correct inaccuracies in your Personal Information.
    3. You may request to have your Personal Information deleted.
    4. You may request to receive a copy of your Personal Information, including specific pieces of Personal Information, including a copy of the Personal Information you provided to us in a portable format.

     

    We will not unlawfully retaliate against you for making an individual request. To make a request, please contact us at https://us-support.konami.com/ or 1-866-444-6528.  We will verify and respond to your request consistent with applicable law, taking into account the type and sensitivity of the Personal Information subject to the request.  We may need to request additional Personal Information from you, such as address, phone number, and previous employer information, in order to verify your identity and protect against fraudulent requests.  If you maintain a password-protected account with us, we may verify your identity through our existing authentication practices for your account and require you to re-authenticate yourself before disclosing or deleting your Personal Information.  If you make a request to delete, we may ask you to confirm your request before we delete your Personal Information.

    Right to Opt-Out of Personal Information Sales and Sharing

    You have the right to direct us to not sell or share your Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes at any time (the “right to opt-out”). Please note that we do not currently engage in sales or sharing of Personal Information triggering such opt-out requirements.

    Right to Limit Disclosure or Use of Sensitive Personal Information

    You have the right to limit the disclosure or use of your Sensitive Personal Information that has been collected or processed with the purpose of inferring characteristics about you. Please note that we do not currently collect or use Sensitive Personal Information to infer characteristics about applicants triggering such limitation rights.

    If an agent would like to make a request on your behalf as permitted by applicable law, the agent may use the submission methods noted in the section entitled “Individual Requests.”  As part of our verification process, we may request that the agent provide, as applicable, proof concerning their status as an authorized agent.  In addition, we may require that you verify your identity as described in the section entitled “Individual Requests” or confirm that you provided the agent permission to submit the request.

     

    Diversity

    In certain cases we will ask questions about race/ethnic origin, gender, and disability of our job applicants, for monitoring equal opportunity.  We may also inquire about criminal records, where permitted by applicable law.  Otherwise, we ask that you avoid submitting information that may qualify as sensitive information under applicable law, except where such information is legally required.  We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all job applicants consistent with applicable law.  We do not unlawfully discriminate, either directly or indirectly, based on characteristics protected by applicable law, such as: race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, beliefs or creed, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or genetic information in any area of recruitment.

     

    Applicant Obligations

    Any information you submit to us must be true, complete and not misleading.  Submitting inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information may lead to a rejection of your job application during the application process or disciplinary action including immediate termination of employment.  In addition, it is your responsibility to ensure that information you submit does not violate any third party’s rights.  If you provide us with Personal Information of a reference or any other individual as part of your application, it is your responsibility to obtain consent from that individual prior to providing the information to us.

     

    Changes to this California Applicant Privacy Policy

    We may change or update this Policy from time to time.  When we do, we will communicate changes and updates to this Policy by posting the updated Policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

     

    Contact Us

    Please contact KDEHR@konami.com if you have any questions regarding this Policy.

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