CAREER
RECRUITMENT
Leading the evolution of immersive cultural experiences.
Where cultural heritage meets technology,
elevated into an overwhelming experience.
Projection mapping, immersive art museums, immersive shows.
Where Japan's cultural heritage meets the most advanced digital technology,
a small core team drives world-class projects.
Projection Mapping
Immersive Art Museum
Immersive Show
Nagoya / Tokyo / Osaka / Milan / Cruise Ships
Meet Our Members
MEMBERS
Our Scope of Work
OUR SCOPE
From creative work and business to the emotion felt on site. A company that produces the entire experience.
Planning & Strategy
Concept development, business planning, strategy formulation
Design & Construction
Spatial design, interior supervision, construction management
Production & Direction
Design and production of video, audio and lighting systems
Sales & Monetization
Ticketing strategy, sponsorship, IP development, merchandise sales
PR & Marketing
PR strategy, social media advertising, media relations, audience campaigns
Site & Quality Management
Venue operations, security planning
Operations
Museum management, show operations
HITOHATA is not only a creative content studio; we produce the business as a whole. Alongside the planning, direction and production of projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows, we take on business planning, spatial design, system design, IP (intellectual property) development, ticket sales strategy, PR and on-site operations. Our members are involved in the entire process of making a project succeed, deriving the optimal answer at every stage. A structure in which a small core team oversees the whole business while collaborating with specialists is the foundation of the quality HITOHATA delivers.
At HITOHATA each person's scope of work is broad, and quick decisions and judgement are required. From your very first year you are involved in essential work on large-scale projects, in an environment where the way you face your work is reliably reflected in the results. At the same time, this is a world that always competes to be the most advanced and the very best, and that asks for speed in your growth as a professional.
To create one-of-a-kind experiences, we put three capabilities to work. The power to unravel complex challenges logically and drive the business forward. The power to hold deep respect for history and culture while envisioning new forms of expression. And the power to build up steady, precise groundwork and defend the final line of quality. What binds these together firmly is the sense of aesthetics shared by everyone at HITOHATA, which puts the quality of the work first.
HITOHATA is a small organization. This is work where you engage with the whole project from a broad perspective and can truly feel your work reaching many visitors in Japan and overseas, as well as the audience right in front of you. We look forward to entries from those who want to take on the front line, where the experiences you create give rise to real emotion.
President & CEO
Takeaki Higashiyama
Message from the CEO
MESSAGE
From venues in Japan and overseas to a permanent museum and a cruise ship that travels the world.
HITOHATA's flagship fields - projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows - are not only a new growth market in entertainment, but a domain that creates new culture, art and history. Standing at its forefront, HITOHATA has grown significantly by elevating Japan's cultural heritage and regional cultural tourism resources into new experiences with the most advanced digital technology.
Open Positions
POSITIONS
Positions open now and opening soon
In addition to positions we are currently hiring for, we also list positions that will open in the future.
You can filter by keyword, employment type and work location.
MID CAREER
Mid-Career Hiring
Starting at Grade 3 (Professional) or above (experience and skills assessed)
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"Ukiyoe Immersive Art Museum GINZA" Art Gallery Presenter
Regular Staff
Museum
Tokyo Office
Application deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
From ¥252,800/month (no fixed overtime allowance) / Estimated annual salary from ¥4.04 million, model annual salary approx. ¥5.16 million / 123 days off per year
Opening in Ginza, Tokyo in spring 2027, the first permanent home of the "Ukiyoe Immersive Art Museum" includes an art gallery. There you will sell and interpret original ukiyo-e prints, acquire works for the collection, and curate and write the commentary for the ukiyo-e on display, conveying the value and the story of each single work to visitors and collectors from Japan and abroad.
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Designer / Artist
Regular Staff
Nagoya Head Office
No deadline
From ¥252,800/month (no fixed overtime allowance) / Estimated annual salary from ¥4.04 million, model annual salary approx. ¥5.16 million / 123 days off per year
A role responsible for visual design and branding across all of HITOHATA's businesses, including projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows. You give visual form to HITOHATA's aesthetic and express the value of the brand at every touchpoint.
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Creator / Engineer
Regular Staff
Nagoya Head Office
No deadline
From ¥252,800/month (no fixed overtime allowance) / Estimated annual salary from ¥4.04 million, model annual salary approx. ¥5.16 million / 123 days off per year
A role responsible for video production, technology and systems across all of HITOHATA's businesses, including projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows. It fuses creativity and technology to bring immersive experiences to life in physical space.
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Director
Regular Staff
Nagoya Head Office
No deadline
From ¥252,800/month (no fixed overtime allowance) / Estimated annual salary from ¥4.04 million, model annual salary approx. ¥5.16 million / 123 days off per year
A role responsible for video production, technology and systems across all of HITOHATA's businesses, including projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows. It fuses creativity and technology to bring immersive experiences to life in physical space.
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"Asuka III Original Performing Arts" Operator
Contract Staff
Cruise Ship
Nagoya Head Office
Application deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026
From ¥252,800/month (no fixed overtime allowance) / Estimated annual salary from ¥4.04 million, model annual salary approx. ¥5.16 million / 123 days off per year
A role responsible for the operation and stage management of "Asuka III Original Performing Arts", the long-running production at Lumiere Theater, the dedicated theater aboard NYK Cruises new flagship Asuka III, which entered service on July 20, 2025.
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"Ukiyoe Immersive Art Museum GINZA" Presenter
Regular Staff
Museum
Tokyo Office
Application deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
From ¥252,800/month (no fixed overtime allowance) / Estimated annual salary from ¥4.04 million, model annual salary approx. ¥5.16 million / 123 days off per year
Opening in Ginza, Tokyo in spring 2027, the first permanent home of the "Ukiyoe Immersive Art Museum" welcomes visitors, guides them around the galleries and explains the artworks, while also handling staff management, visitor outreach and sales as the museum opens its doors to guests from Japan and abroad.
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Planner / Marketer / Manager
Regular Staff
Nagoya Head Office
No deadline
From ¥252,800/month (no fixed overtime allowance) / Estimated annual salary from ¥4.04 million, model annual salary approx. ¥5.16 million / 123 days off per year
A role responsible for planning, marketing and corporate management across all of HITOHATA's businesses, including projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows. You take charge of audience growth, awareness and brand building, working across a broad field that also includes IP strategy and global expansion.
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NEW GRADUATES
New Graduate Hiring, FY2027
Starting at Grade 3 (Professional)
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Director (Candidate for Executive Producer)
Regular Staff
Nagoya Head Office
Application deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Starting salary from ¥312,050 (base salary ¥252,800 + fixed overtime allowance for 30 hours ¥59,250) + overtime allowance (for actual hours worked)
A role responsible for direction across all of HITOHATA's businesses, including projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows. You devise the planning strategy at the core of each experience, including the development of new businesses, and work towards becoming an executive producer through broad experience that may include relocation in Japan or overseas and moves between roles.
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Designer / Artist
Regular Staff
Nagoya Head Office
Application deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Starting salary ¥252,800/month (no fixed overtime allowance) / Estimated annual salary from ¥4.04 million, model annual salary approx. ¥5.16 million / 123 days off per year
A role responsible for visual design and branding across all of HITOHATA's businesses, including projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows. You give visual form to HITOHATA's aesthetic and express the value of the brand at every touchpoint.
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Director
Regular Staff
Nagoya Head Office
Application deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Starting salary ¥252,800/month (no fixed overtime allowance) / Estimated annual salary from ¥4.04 million, model annual salary approx. ¥5.16 million / 123 days off per year
A role responsible for video production, technology and systems across all of HITOHATA's businesses, including projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows. It fuses creativity and technology to bring immersive experiences to life in physical space.
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Creator / Engineer
Regular Staff
Nagoya Head Office
Application deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Starting salary ¥252,800/month (no fixed overtime allowance) / Estimated annual salary from ¥4.04 million, model annual salary approx. ¥5.16 million / 123 days off per year
A role responsible for video production, technology and systems across all of HITOHATA's businesses, including projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows. It fuses creativity and technology to bring immersive experiences to life in physical space.
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Planner / Marketer / Manager
Regular Staff
Nagoya Head Office
Application deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Starting salary ¥252,800/month (no fixed overtime allowance) / Estimated annual salary from ¥4.04 million, model annual salary approx. ¥5.16 million / 123 days off per year
A role responsible for planning, marketing and corporate management across all of HITOHATA's businesses, including projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows. You take charge of audience growth, awareness and brand building, working across a broad field that also includes IP strategy and global expansion.
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INTERNSHIP
Long-Term Internship
ASSISTANT MEMBER / 2-3 days a week or more / interns have been hired as full-time employees
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Assistant Planner
Internship
Nagoya Head Office
No deadline
Travel expenses covered; paid from the third session onward when taking on actual project work
A long-term internship in which you learn PR, marketing, e-commerce and business planning across a broad range of areas while taking part in real projects such as projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows. Some interns have gone on to join us as COMPANY MEMBER (Regular Staff) after graduating.
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Assistant Director
Internship
Nagoya Head Office
No deadline
Travel expenses covered; paid from the third session onward when taking on actual project work
A long-term internship in which you learn the work of a Director across a broad range of areas while taking part in real projects such as projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows. Some interns have gone on to join us as COMPANY MEMBER (Regular Staff) after graduating.
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ALLIANCE
Freelance / Contract
ALLIANCE MEMBER / by audition
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Creator / Engineer
Service Contract
Remote
No deadline
Fee discussed and agreed individually for each project (based on the deliverables, workload, complexity and track record)
Join HITOHATA projects such as projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows on a per-project basis as an ALLIANCE MEMBER (service contract). You bring your expertise in video production, CG and system design to realize immersive experiences in physical spaces. Fees are discussed individually for each project.
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Designer / Artist
Service Contract
Remote
No deadline
Fee discussed and agreed individually for each project (based on the deliverables, workload, complexity and track record)
Join HITOHATA projects such as projection mapping, immersive art museums and immersive shows on a per-project basis as an ALLIANCE MEMBER (service contract). You bring your expertise in visual design and branding to give form to HITOHATA's aesthetic. Fees are discussed individually for each project.
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"Asuka III Original Performing Arts" Dancer
Service Contract
Cruise Ship
Deadline TBD
Onboard fee ¥11,500 per day (including days aboard with no performance or duties; inclusive of consumption tax and withholding tax) + fees for lessons, rehearsals and practice
A dancer appearing in "Asuka III Original Performing Arts KAGUYA / MYSTERIO", the long-running production at Lumiere Theater, the dedicated theater aboard NYK Cruises new flagship Asuka III, which entered service on July 20, 2025. Deliver performances of the highest quality on the extraordinary stage of a cruise ship.
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Beyond the positions listed above, we accept entries at any time from ALLIANCE MEMBERs (freelance / contract) interested in collaborating with us on a project basis. (We will reply only if your profile matches our needs.)
Our Track Record & Data
NUMBERS
HITOHATA by the Numbers
2019
Year founded
Founded in Nagoya. Within a few years of establishment we have delivered many large-scale projects in Japan and overseas and grown rapidly.
80
Projects
Projection mapping, immersive art museums, immersive shows and other projects delivered in Japan and overseas since our founding.
200
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Cumulative visitors (10,000s)
Total number of visitors drawn to our projects in Japan and overseas.
7
Countries and regions
The number of countries and regions where we have delivered projects, in Japan and overseas.
30
+
Cities
The number of cities where we have staged events and projects, in Japan and overseas, drawing on the cultural and tourism resources of each area.
¥950
M
Revenue (FY2026)
Revenue for the fiscal year ended June 2026, 2.1 times that of the previous year.
14
×
Revenue growth over 5 years
Growth in revenue over the past five years, as our projects have grown in scale.
6
years
Consecutive profitable years
Profitable every year since our second fiscal year, giving us a stable base for new challenges.
4
Offices
We operate from four locations: Nagoya (head office), Tokyo, Osaka and Milan.
70
+
Share of women (%)
The proportion of women among our directors and employees. Women lead in several job categories.
25
Average employee age
Average age of full-time and contract employees, excluding directors.
30
+
Total members
Total members, including directors, employees and contracted dancers.
Where You Work
LOCATIONS
Office / studio roles or museum / theater roles
OFFICE / STUDIO locations
Based at our Nagoya head office, driving projects across Japan and overseas.
While based at our Nagoya head office, you will travel within Japan and overseas as projects progress. Depending on your role and aptitude, assignment or transfer to our Tokyo, Osaka or Milan offices is also possible.
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Nagoya head office (planning, production, business, corporate)
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Event venues and permanent facilities in Japan and overseas (business trips)
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Tokyo, Osaka and Milan offices (possible assignment or transfer)
Team members: Directors / COMPANY MEMBER (full-time) / PROJECT MEMBER (contract) / ASSISTANT MEMBER (intern) / ALLIANCE MEMBER (freelance)
See OFFICE / STUDIO openings
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MUSEUM / THEATER locations
Working on the front line of a permanent museum and a cruise ship.
The front line where experiences are delivered, including our permanent immersive art museum in Ginza, Tokyo and the theater on the cruise ship Asuka III. While running facilities and stage operations on site, you pursue the highest levels of hospitality and quality.
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Permanent immersive art museum (Ginza, Tokyo, opening spring 2027)
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Cruise ship Asuka III (at sea, ports of call in Japan and overseas)
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Other event venues, permanent facilities and theaters in Japan and overseas (business trips)
Team members: COMPANY MEMBER (full-time) / PROJECT MEMBER (contract) / ASSOCIATE MEMBER (part-time) / ALLIANCE MEMBER (freelance)
See MUSEUM / THEATER openings
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COMPANY MEMBER
Full-time employee
Employment / grade system applies
Employment with no fixed term. You deepen the expertise of your job track while gaining broad experience, aiming for promotion to higher grades - ultimately to the top grades of executive or board director. Social insurance, allowances and flextime apply.
Starting at Grade 3 (Professional) or above
PROJECT MEMBER
Contract employee
Employment / grade system applies
Employment for a fixed term. You apply your project-specific skills and aim for promotion to higher grades through on-site experience. Based on results and evaluation, you can also aim to become a COMPANY MEMBER (full-time employee). Social insurance, allowances and flextime apply.
Starting at Grade 3 (Professional) or above
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Part-time staff
Employment / grade system applies
Members who work shifts, mainly at our permanent museum. You can work flexibly from one day a week, and while gaining on-site experience you can aim, based on results and evaluation, to become a COMPANY MEMBER (full-time) or PROJECT MEMBER (contract). Allowances apply, and social insurance applies under certain conditions.
Starting at Grade 2 (Associate)
ASSISTANT MEMBER
Intern
Employment / grade system applies
An internship for students, on the premise of long-term participation of two or more days a week for three months or more. You learn a wide range of practical work while taking part in real projects. Interns have gone on to join us as COMPANY MEMBERs (full-time employees) after graduation.
Starting at Grade 1 (Assistant)
ALLIANCE MEMBER
Freelance / Contract
Employment / grade system does not apply
Independent professionals working under a contract agreement. From dancers and performers to producers, creators and CxO-level specialists, we collaborate with the best partner for each project. We also welcome those working alongside another job.
Not covered by employment contracts or the grade system
PROJECT MEMBERs (contract) and ASSISTANT MEMBERs (interns) have been promoted or hired as COMPANY MEMBERs (full-time employees).
Six Job Tracks
CAREER TRACKS
Job tracks, areas of expertise, and career paths.
HITOHATA has six job tracks. Five of them offer a consistent career path from assistant to board director, where promotion is decided not by seniority but by results and the maturity of your expertise. You take on a role in real projects from the moment you join, and your position rises as you build a track record. The Dancer / Performer track is a separate route: members are engaged as ALLIANCE MEMBERs (freelance / contract) and recruited by audition.
Track 01
Director
Experience Produce & Direction Track
[Mission] Oversee the concept of the entire space and give concrete form to the value of the experience.
Responsibilities
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Unravel local history and culture and develop the concept at the core of the story
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Lead everything from staging direction to visitor-flow design and schedule management
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Build the P&L, plan ticketing strategy, and manage collaboration with external creators
See open positions
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Track 02
Planner / Marketer / Manager
Business Planning & Marketing & Management Track
[Mission] Strengthen the revenue base and the organization, and drive growth from the business side.
Responsibilities
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Build business budgets (P&L), secure sponsorships, and plan PR strategy in Japan and overseas
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Carry out corporate functions such as HR, legal affairs and accounting
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Plan and drive IP strategy and global expansion
See open positions
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Track 03
Designer / Artist
Design & Art Track
[Mission] Visualize HITOHATA's aesthetic and express brand value at every touchpoint.
Responsibilities
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Key visual production, UI/UX design for campaign sites, spatial design
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IP design for original merchandise, digital processing of cultural assets
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Design of exhibits and spatial signage, and branding overall
See open positions
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Track 04
Creator / Engineer
Creation & Engineering Track
[Mission] Combine creativity with cutting-edge technology and implement systems in real space.
Responsibilities
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From 3DCG production to projection simulation onto buildings
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Audio and lighting system design, and precise mapping adjustment on site
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Planning and implementation of interactive content
See open positions
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Track 05
Operator / Presenter
Operations & Hospitality Track
[Mission] Take charge of the final line of experience value, protecting the highest standards of emotion and safety on site.
Responsibilities
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Guest service, guidance and equipment operation at museums, large-scale events and cruise ship theaters
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Visitor-flow design, safety management and staff training
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Stage operations at the dedicated Asuka III theater (onboard contract)
See open positions
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Track 06
Dancer / Performer
Dance & Performance
ALLIANCE MEMBER (freelance / contract) only
[Mission] In immersive shows and stage productions, deliver emotion directly to visitors through physical expression.
Responsibilities
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Performing in immersive shows, stage productions and events created by HITOHATA
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Learning choreography and movement in line with the director's intent, rehearsing, and performing live
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Ongoing runs at our permanent museum and cruise-ship theater, working closely with the on-site team
Engaged as ALLIANCE MEMBERs (freelance / contract) and selected by audition, separately from our regular hiring process. As this is a contract engagement there is no grade system, but compensation is revised according to ability and contribution.
See open positions
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Positions & Grade System
GRADES
This is the grade system that applies to COMPANY MEMBERs (full-time) and PROJECT MEMBERs (contract). ASSOCIATE MEMBERs (part-time) and ASSISTANT MEMBERs (interns) are also assessed with reference to it.
Drive projects from your first year. Your position rises with your results.
HITOHATA uses an eight-step grade system. Please see the career path for each job track. Promotion is decided on results and evaluation. There is no automatic promotion based on length of service alone.
Grade 1 / Grade 2
Assistant / Associate
Intern / part-time staff
Grade 3
Professional
Career-track / general staff
Grades 4-5
Senior / Chief
Team leader / section manager
Grades 6-7
General / Fellow / Executive Officer
Department head / division head
Grade 8
Executive / Board Director
CxO / board director
ASSISTANT MEMBERs (interns) and PROJECT MEMBERs (contract) have been hired as COMPANY MEMBERs (full-time employees).
Partnerships on a Contract Basis
Collaborating with specialists at the top of their fields. We enter into project-based contracts with the best partners across a wide range of fields.
ALLIANCE MEMBER (freelance / contract)
Alongside performers such as dancers and other artists, HITOHATA enters into contracts with the best partners for each project and management challenge - from video creators, CG creators, music creators, interactive programmers, creative directors, art directors, spatial designers and architectural designers who support content production, to overseas business coordinators and legal and finance specialists. We also welcome people who work with us alongside employment at other companies, including major firms in different industries.
Compensation for ALLIANCE MEMBERs (freelance / contract) follows set standards according to the scope of work.
Life at HITOHATA
PHOTO GALLERY
Compensation & Benefits
BENEFITS
Salary, allowances and leave
These are the arrangements that apply to COMPANY MEMBERs (full-time) and PROJECT MEMBERs (contract).
For ASSISTANT MEMBERs (interns), ASSOCIATE MEMBERs (part-time) and ALLIANCE MEMBERs (freelance / contract), please see the details of each position.
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Base salary
New graduates
From JPY 252,800
For someone aged 22 on joining / Grade 3 (Professional) and above
General producer candidates only (includes fixed overtime pay)
Base salary JPY 252,800 + fixed overtime pay (30h) JPY 59,250
Starting salary: from JPY 312,050
* Overtime beyond 30 hours is paid separately, calculated by the minute.
Mid-career hires
Determined in light of experience, ability and track record
Grade 3 (Professional) or above
* Base salary and position are determined under our internal rules, taking into account your career history, work experience, qualifications and previous role.
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Overtime, premium pay and commuting costs
Overtime, holiday work and late-night work allowances are paid separately, calculated by the minute.
Statutory in-hours overtime 100% / overtime 125% / work on non-statutory days off 125% / work on statutory days off 135% / late-night work 125% / overtime beyond 60 hours a month 150%
* Late-night premiums are added to other premiums.
Commuting costs are reimbursed in full (up to JPY 100,000 per month).
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Bonuses, incentives, regular salary review and promotion
Bonuses: may be paid twice a year (end of June and end of December).
Incentives: we have a scheme that adds incentives to bonuses according to individual and team results, such as winning proposal and competition projects or meeting visitor and revenue targets.
Regular base salary review: once a year (July).
Promotion: promotions and pay rises are decided through an annual review (July). It is a system in which you are evaluated on ability, regardless of age or year of joining.
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Work environment
Work computers and software
A MacBook you can take with you is provided (designers/artists and creators/engineers are additionally provided with a high-spec PC suited to their work).
We use world-standard cloud tools including Slack, Notion, Adobe Creative Cloud, generative AI such as Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT, Money Forward and Microsoft 365.
Corporate card and approval authority
Every member is issued their own corporate card as soon as they join.
At Grade 3 (Professional) you hold approval authority of up to JPY 50,000 for purchases, JPY 100,000 for outsourcing and JPY 1,000,000 for issuing quotes and invoices, so even early-career members can move significant work forward.
Office environment
Nagoya head office: Nagono Campus (8 minutes' walk from Nagoya Station)
An incubation facility created by renovating the former Nagono Elementary School. It is a co-creation space where around 100 startups and creative companies gather, with free coffee, tea and soft drinks and coworking space available.
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Flextime system
We operate a flextime system in which you decide your own start and finish times.
Flexible hours: start 8:00-13:00 / finish 17:00-22:00
Core hours: 13:00-17:00
Break: 60 minutes / Contractual working hours per week: 40 hours
Operators and presenters may work shifts depending on show times and facility opening hours.
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Leave
Annual paid leave
10 days in the first year (granted six months after joining). From the following year it increases by 1-2 days, up to a maximum of 20 days per year. Can be taken as full days, half days or by the hour.
Special leave
3 days in the first year only (granted three months after joining).
Refresh leave
10 consecutive days of paid leave granted at the start of the fiscal year after five years of service (and every five years thereafter).
Other leave schemes
Various leave schemes are available, including maternity leave, childcare leave, family care leave and leave to care for a child.
07
Business trip and onboard allowances
Business trip allowance: JPY 2,500 per day
Paid for overnight trips or same-day trips of eight hours or more, whether on a working day or a day off.
Onboard allowance: JPY 2,500 per day
Paid according to the number of days on board, regardless of whether you are working.
* Paid within the tax-exempt limits under income tax law.
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Housing allowance
If joining us means you need to take out a new residential lease, we pay JPY 10,000-30,000 per month depending on where you live.
Commute of 60 minutes or less: JPY 30,000 per month / Commute of 90 minutes or less: JPY 20,000 per month / Otherwise, within a range approved by the company: JPY 10,000 per month
* Commuting time is judged by the journey time around 9 a.m. on a weekday according to Google Maps or similar.
* Limited to leases in your own name (those in owned homes or company housing are not eligible).
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Relocation grant for new graduates
New graduates and recent graduates (within three years of leaving school) who need to relocate to join us receive a grant of JPY 200,000.
This supports moving costs and setting up your new life. No receipts are required, and it is normally paid in the month you join.
Although intended for new graduates, mid-career hires who relocate are also eligible if they are recent graduates.
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Training, self-development and skill-building support
You learn on the job by taking part in real projects, and the company covers the cost of external training appropriate to your job track and grade.
[Self-development and skill-building support]
The company subsidises up to JPY 200,000 per person per year for books in work-related fields, fees for training, study groups and conferences, costs of obtaining qualifications, and admission for viewing work-related productions (projection mapping, immersive art museums, immersive shows, immersive exhibitions, stage productions, the latest digital art exhibitions and so on).
[Training programmes]
Required and optional programmes are available, including business etiquette, logical thinking, mentoring, communication, time management and leadership training.
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Family support
Marriage gift: JPY 50,000
Childbirth gift: JPY 50,000 (per child)
Child allowance: JPY 15,000 per month (per child / until the end of the fiscal year in which the child turns 18 / paid regardless of dependant status)
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Social insurance and health support
Social insurance
Health insurance, employees' pension, employment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance and long-term care insurance apply.
Regular health check-ups
Held once a year. Optional tests designated by the company can also be taken at company expense. Optional tests you request yourself, such as women's health screening, comprehensive medical check-ups and brain check-ups, can also be covered by the company where approved.
Vaccinations
The company covers the cost of influenza vaccination for those who wish to have it.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Can I take on work with real responsibility in my first year?
Because HITOHATA runs large-scale projects with a small core team, you take on roles with real responsibility in actual projects as soon as you join. From Grade 3 (Professional) you hold approval authority of up to JPY 50,000 for purchases, JPY 100,000 for outsourcing and JPY 1,000,000 for issuing quotes and invoices, and everyone is issued their own corporate card. Whether you are entrusted with work depends not on seniority but on your results and the maturity of your expertise.
How are evaluation and promotion decided?
Evaluation is not based on seniority; it is an absolute assessment based on your results and the maturity of your expertise. Promotions and base salary revisions take place once a year (July). There is no automatic promotion based on length of service, and depending on your ability you may be promoted to a higher position early. Each job track has a consistent career path from Grade 1 (Assistant) to Grade 8 (Executive / Board Director).
What annual salary can I expect?
For a new graduate (four-year university in Japan, aged 22 on joining), you start from a base salary of JPY 252,800. Including bonuses (twice a year), overtime allowances, business trip allowances and housing allowance, expected first-year annual pay is roughly JPY 4.5-5.5 million, though it can be considerably higher depending on your results. Base salary is revised each July according to results and evaluation, and your pay rises when you are promoted.
How is my assignment decided?
You choose your job track when you apply (Director; Planner/Marketer/Manager; Designer/Artist; Creator/Engineer; Operator/Presenter). Your specific duties and the projects you work on are decided after you join, based on your aptitude, the company's situation and your own wishes. Changing to another job track after joining is also possible. The Dancer / Performer track is recruited separately by audition and is not part of this choice.
Are there transfers or relocations?
For both new graduates and mid-career hires, the Nagoya head office is your main place of work in the first year, with business trips in Japan and overseas as projects progress. In future, depending on your aptitude and the projects you are on, transfer to our Tokyo, Osaka or Milan offices is possible. When a transfer or secondment is considered, we take full account of your working and family circumstances and respect your wishes in reaching a decision.
What is the difference between a COMPANY MEMBER (full-time employee) and a PROJECT MEMBER (contract employee)?
A COMPANY MEMBER (full-time employee) has no fixed term of employment and is a permanent hire responsible for driving the business over the long term. A PROJECT MEMBER (contract employee) is employed for a defined project period and scope, and based on results and evaluation can aim to become a COMPANY MEMBER (full-time employee). Both are covered by social insurance, allowances and flextime, and start at Grade 3 (Professional) or above. There is no difference in the criteria for evaluation or promotion, and depending on results and the maturity of their expertise a PROJECT MEMBER (contract) may be promoted sooner than a COMPANY MEMBER (full-time).
Can ASSISTANT MEMBERs (interns) or ASSOCIATE MEMBERs (part-time staff) become COMPANY MEMBERs (full-time employees)?
ASSISTANT MEMBERs (interns) and PROJECT MEMBERs (contract) have gone on to join us as COMPANY MEMBERs (full-time employees). Because promotion is based on results and evaluation rather than age or length of service, how you approach your work leads directly to becoming a full-time employee.
We are also actively open to hiring ASSOCIATE MEMBERs (part-time staff) as COMPANY MEMBERs (full-time employees).
Can new graduates apply for mid-career openings? Can I apply for several positions at once?
Yes to both. Mid-career hiring has no age or career-history requirements, so new graduates are welcome to apply. New graduate hiring and mid-career hiring follow separate selection processes, so please apply to whichever suits your situation. Even if you cannot join before graduating, we will take your aptitude into consideration. If you are applying for several positions at the same time, please note this in the applicant's notes section of your documents and in your application email.
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