As a 2D designer, I create 2D graphic materials for videos.
Specifically, my main job is to come up with ideas for various materials such as title logos, icons, and UIs used in the visual production of pachislot and pachinko games, and to create the materials to be incorporated into the videos.
I use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, among others, to create these materials.
When I’m in charge of 3D materials, I work in collaboration with 3D designers. The interesting thing about this job is that I can create them not only by considering how they look as still images, but also by imagining what kind of movement would make them even more appealing.
What is rewarding and appealing about your job?
What I find most rewarding is not just proposing and creating designs that I find appealing, but also working with the client and project members to create something even better.
For example, I often work with existing IP such as popular anime, and in these cases I consider and propose ways to incorporate the worldview of the work, such as iconic items and expressions that appear in the work, into the design and production to make it look appealing.
Sometimes my proposal is not adopted as is, and I receive opinions and requests from the client and project members. In such cases, I can identify areas for improvement and problems based on their feedback and reflect them in the design, bringing me closer to a more refined and appealing design.
Not only that, my proposals can sometimes lead to new ideas that I never thought of before, and I think the greatest appeal of this job is that it is always filled with new stimulation.
What is the appeal of ALEX?
I think the biggest attraction is that the environment here truly supports your willingness to take on challenges. Before joining ALEX, I worked in a job unrelated to design and had no experience whatsoever.
Even someone like me was hired, and I continued to challenge myself toward my goal of becoming a 2D designer specialist, and I’ve grown to the point where I’m entrusted with projects.
I believe that it’s not only the careful guidance from my superiors and seniors, but also the kind support they give me when I’m in a difficult situation, that’s allowed me to continue challenging myself and grow to this extent.
The company’s atmosphere is also one where it’s easy to consult with others, even if you’re from different departments, and there’s an environment where members can consult with each other when issues arise during the production process.
The biggest attraction for me is that it’s not just individual growth, but also the ability for members to help each other out.
What are your future goals and challenges?
My current goal is to become a professional who can be entrusted with any project.
Not only do I want to improve my technical skills, such as increasing the quality and breadth of my designs, but I also want to be able to work more closely with project members and work more efficiently.
I’m sure there will be many challenges along the way, but I want to overcome them one by one and grow. Ultimately, I would like to become a top creator who can set design trends.
I also believe that sharing what I’ve learned through my work with other members and leaving it in a form that can be used to mentor younger people, and passing on what I’ve learned, is a way of repaying the company that believed in me and hired me when I was still inexperienced.
Message for those currently looking for work and those planning to join the company
I would like to welcome people who love thinking about design, especially those who want to try their hand at designing a variety of things.
In the amusement industry, you can acquire skills in a wide range of genres, including character design, UI design, and logo design.
So I think this is the perfect environment for people who want to try and learn a variety of things without being limited to one genre. ALEX is a company that believes in the growth of even those with no experience, like me, and provides full support.
I would like to welcome anyone who has a desire to learn and grow in design, regardless of experience.
I believe this is an environment that provides a foundation for such people to grow and thrive.
Video Production Department 2D Designer
Mr S.T
As a 2D designer, I create 2D graphic materials for videos.
Specifically, my main job is to come up with ideas for various materials such as title logos, icons, and UIs used in the visual production of pachislot and pachinko games, and to create the materials to be incorporated into the videos.
I use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, among others, to create these materials.
When I’m in charge of 3D materials, I work in collaboration with 3D designers. The interesting thing about this job is that I can create them not only by considering how they look as still images, but also by imagining what kind of movement would make them even more appealing.
What I find most rewarding is not just proposing and creating designs that I find appealing, but also working with the client and project members to create something even better.
For example, I often work with existing IP such as popular anime, and in these cases I consider and propose ways to incorporate the worldview of the work, such as iconic items and expressions that appear in the work, into the design and production to make it look appealing.
Sometimes my proposal is not adopted as is, and I receive opinions and requests from the client and project members. In such cases, I can identify areas for improvement and problems based on their feedback and reflect them in the design, bringing me closer to a more refined and appealing design.
Not only that, my proposals can sometimes lead to new ideas that I never thought of before, and I think the greatest appeal of this job is that it is always filled with new stimulation.
I think the biggest attraction is that the environment here truly supports your willingness to take on challenges. Before joining ALEX, I worked in a job unrelated to design and had no experience whatsoever.
Even someone like me was hired, and I continued to challenge myself toward my goal of becoming a 2D designer specialist, and I’ve grown to the point where I’m entrusted with projects.
I believe that it’s not only the careful guidance from my superiors and seniors, but also the kind support they give me when I’m in a difficult situation, that’s allowed me to continue challenging myself and grow to this extent.
The company’s atmosphere is also one where it’s easy to consult with others, even if you’re from different departments, and there’s an environment where members can consult with each other when issues arise during the production process.
The biggest attraction for me is that it’s not just individual growth, but also the ability for members to help each other out.
My current goal is to become a professional who can be entrusted with any project.
Not only do I want to improve my technical skills, such as increasing the quality and breadth of my designs, but I also want to be able to work more closely with project members and work more efficiently.
I’m sure there will be many challenges along the way, but I want to overcome them one by one and grow. Ultimately, I would like to become a top creator who can set design trends.
I also believe that sharing what I’ve learned through my work with other members and leaving it in a form that can be used to mentor younger people, and passing on what I’ve learned, is a way of repaying the company that believed in me and hired me when I was still inexperienced.
I would like to welcome people who love thinking about design, especially those who want to try their hand at designing a variety of things.
In the amusement industry, you can acquire skills in a wide range of genres, including character design, UI design, and logo design.
So I think this is the perfect environment for people who want to try and learn a variety of things without being limited to one genre. ALEX is a company that believes in the growth of even those with no experience, like me, and provides full support.
I would like to welcome anyone who has a desire to learn and grow in design, regardless of experience.
I believe this is an environment that provides a foundation for such people to grow and thrive.