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SQUARE ENIX LONDON

  • Why us?

    Come and be part of our lively team in the UK capital, creating some of the best-loved stories, characters and universes in the world of digital entertainment.

    What’s it like to be at the heart of all this? You’ll find a healthy balance of fun and focus, relaxation and professionalism. We pride ourselves on inspiring our people to grow, contribute and thrive in a friendly environment that supports creativity and collaboration.

  • Location

    In London’s cultural district

    Our office is at Bankside in Southwark, London SE1. This cultural hub is vibrant and pedestrian friendly, so you can stroll along the tree-lined Southbank (to see the London Eye and Tate Modern), discover theatres, pubs, fairs and arts venues, as well as the smells and sounds of Flat Iron Square and Borough Market. Several mainline railway and tube stations are nearby.

  • Environment

    A light and elevated environment

    We have fantastic 360-degree panoramic views over London through our floor-to-ceiling windows, which make us feel on top of the world. A mixture of fixed- and flexi-workspaces are available across the office, with people free to roam about, sharing ideas and catching up in booths and meeting rooms.

  • Work-Life Balance

    Hours that reflect real life

    At Square Enix, we like happy employees and that means striking a balance between work and home life. We trust people to get their jobs done and work with their managers to be productive and manage priorities. Many of us work with our colleagues in Japan and North America and so we encourage sensible time-management to support this. While some work in set shifts, anyone can request temporary modifications to help with the unexpected things life throws up.

  • Social

    From pub quizzes to tennis

    You can tell by our welcome area that we’re a friendly and sociable bunch. You’ll find a lunch zone, coffee bar, meeting area and bar fridges stocked with wines, beers and soft drinks for our regular office socials. Colleagues in the London office enjoy all sorts of activities, from tabletop gaming to football, running, mindfulness sessions and Japanese lessons. If you have an interest or passion, you can sure that someone else will share it too.

Rewards

Your contribution to Square Enix will be greatly valued. In return, you are promised a competitive reward package and flexible perks – from free digital copies of our games to discounted gym memberships and access to an online mindfulness tool.

  • Salary & Bonus
    We benchmark our roles in the London market to make sure we’re paying a good wage which reflects your experience. Our annual salary review process keeps us abreast of industry trends and employee development. You’ll have the added impetus of a generous (non-contractual) bonus scheme that pays out based on company/department performance and your personal contribution.
    Holidays
    We benchmark our roles in the London market to make sure we’re paying a good wage which reflects your experience. Our annual salary review process keeps us abreast of industry trends and employee development. You’ll have the added impetus of a generous (non-contractual) bonus scheme that pays out based on company/department performance and your personal contribution.
    Pension
    We benchmark our roles in the London market to make sure we’re paying a good wage which reflects your experience. Our annual salary review process keeps us abreast of industry trends and employee development. You’ll have the added impetus of a generous (non-contractual) bonus scheme that pays out based on company/department performance and your personal contribution.
    Insurances
    We benchmark our roles in the London market to make sure we’re paying a good wage which reflects your experience. Our annual salary review process keeps us abreast of industry trends and employee development. You’ll have the added impetus of a generous (non-contractual) bonus scheme that pays out based on company/department performance and your personal contribution.
    We benchmark our roles in the London market to make sure we’re paying a good wage which reflects your experience. Our annual salary review process keeps us abreast of industry trends and employee development. You’ll have the added impetus of a generous (non-contractual) bonus scheme that pays out based on company/department performance and your personal contribution.
  • Medical Cover, Dental Cover, Critical Illness
    You will get complimentary (opt-in) cover, with the opportunity to enhance your cover levels and add your partner and children (via payroll deduction).
    Gym memberships
    You will get complimentary (opt-in) cover, with the opportunity to enhance your cover levels and add your partner and children (via payroll deduction).
    Eye Test / Flu Jabs
    You will get complimentary (opt-in) cover, with the opportunity to enhance your cover levels and add your partner and children (via payroll deduction).
    Mental Health and Mindfulness
    You will get complimentary (opt-in) cover, with the opportunity to enhance your cover levels and add your partner and children (via payroll deduction).
    You will get complimentary (opt-in) cover, with the opportunity to enhance your cover levels and add your partner and children (via payroll deduction).
  • Travel
    The cost of travelling to work can mount up and so we support in various ways. The Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loan will help spread the cost of your commute. Our office has shower facilities (including towels) and bike racks. We also have relationships with Hamptons Estate Agents and London Shared, who can help you with a fee-free property finding service.
    Refer a friend
    The cost of travelling to work can mount up and so we support in various ways. The Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loan will help spread the cost of your commute. Our office has shower facilities (including towels) and bike racks. We also have relationships with Hamptons Estate Agents and London Shared, who can help you with a fee-free property finding service.
    Perkbox
    The cost of travelling to work can mount up and so we support in various ways. The Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loan will help spread the cost of your commute. Our office has shower facilities (including towels) and bike racks. We also have relationships with Hamptons Estate Agents and London Shared, who can help you with a fee-free property finding service.
    The cost of travelling to work can mount up and so we support in various ways. The Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loan will help spread the cost of your commute. Our office has shower facilities (including towels) and bike racks. We also have relationships with Hamptons Estate Agents and London Shared, who can help you with a fee-free property finding service.

ROLE APPLICATION FAQs

  • What is your approach to hiring?
    We value diversity, passion, skills and creativity at Square Enix. Recruitment is very much a two-way process: matching talent with business needs. We want you to feel inspired and excited by the prospect of shared success - and we keep the process flowing with regular updates throughout.
  • What happens after I apply?
    Your CV and covering letter will be reviewed by our HR team and hiring manager and we then draw up a shortlist of interesting candidates to invite to interview. Typically, this has two stages:
    1. Initial interview to understand your experience and skills. This will be with the hiring manager and may be by telephone or zoom.
    2. Follow-up interview for a deeper dive into your experience and how this is relevant to the job. We will ask questions to see if you’re a good fit for the role and team. This is also a chance for you to meet some of your colleagues and the head of department. You may also meet a member of the HR team for a ‘getting to know you’ interview as part of a second or third round.

    If the role has specific knowledge or technical skill requirements, you may be invited to undertake some testing too. We appreciate that this will take some time, but hope you find it a valuable chance to learn more about the type of work you might be expected to complete.
  • Will I get feedback?
    Yes. If you come in for an interview, Square Enix will be happy to give you feedback. This is a niche industry, so if this isn't the right role for you now, you may still be a good fit in the future. We like to keep in touch with talent, as you never know when our paths may cross again.
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Our offices around the world

    • SQUARE ENIX AMERICA

      999 N. Pacific Coast Highway, 3rd Floor, El Segundo, CA 90245
      Los Angeles

      Uniting your nostalgic childhood with the latest innovation, Square Enix is a leading developer and publisher of top-quality interactive entertainment, including some of the most recognizable brands in gaming from FINAL FANTASY® and DRAGON QUEST®, to the legendary SPACE INVADERS®.

      Located in sunny Southern California, our LA office is the North American publishing arm for our global studios and employs teams across brand management, finance, content marketing, PR, consumer insights, business affairs, QA testing and more.

      At Square Enix Los Angeles, we aspire to inspire and invest in great talent. This is our quest. We’re focused on creating exciting ways to develop talent, from learning pathways to succession planning.

      If you are imaginative, collaborative, competitive and want to join a culture that promotes work-life harmony, inclusivity, and passion, we want to hear from you.

      Ready to make your Fantasy a Reality? Your new career starts here.

      Square Enix, Inc. office develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Luminous Productions and Tokyo RPG Factory.

      999 N. Pacific Coast Highway, 3rd Floor, El Segundo, CA 90245
      Los Angeles
    • SQUARE ENIX LONDON

      240 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NW, UK
      London

      Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world.

      From our London Office, the European Corporate HQ for Square Enix, we support the business across a wide range of roles including; game development, QA testing, game localisation, manufacturing, export and distribution, mobile game development, community, performance marketing, PR, finance, analytics and legal and probably a few others too.

      If you’re driven, passionate, forward-thinking and full of energy, we want to hear from you.

      240 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NW, UK
      London
    • Square Enix France

      164 Rue Victor Hugo, 92300 Levallois-Perret, France
      Paris

      Square Enix France is based in the peaceful town of Levallois-Perret, bordering Paris and well served by public transport. Our new office is a contemporary environment with a gym for employees to keep fit and well.

      The team is loyal and stable, with many long-standing members, including some of more than 20 years. Our long-term employees and younger recruits provide a great balance of experience and fresh vision. Together, we share the same commitment to our industry and our games.

      Square Enix France has been managed for years by Florent Moreau, who is passionate about the industry to which he has dedicated his entire professional career. He has morphed from video game creator to studio manager, marketing and sales director, finally taking control of Square Enix for France and Benelux. Our small, tight-knit team work in harmony with mutual respect.

      164 Rue Victor Hugo, 92300 Levallois-Perret, France
      Paris
    • Square Enix Germany

      Domstraße 17, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
      Hamburg

      At Square Enix Hamburg, our enthusiastic teams are committed to powering our portfolio in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and beyond.

      Located in the heart of the beautiful City of Hamburg, in northern Germany, we have a huge range of roles. Bring your skills and energy to Marketing, PR, Community, Sales, Operations or Finance.

      Our portfolio includes the latest epic instalment of our FINAL FANTASY series, MMO FINAL FANTASY XIV, for which we take care of additional marketing activities for Spain and Italy.

      Domstraße 17, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
      Hamburg
    • Square Enix Japan

      SHINJUKU EASTSIDE SQUARE 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8430, Japan
      Tokyo

      We have two main offices in Japan, Tokyo (HQ) and Osaka. From our offices, Square Enix Japan develops, publishes, distributes and licenses high-quality entertainment content including games for console, PC, mobile, web-browser, and amusement facilities around the world. The company is also engaged in comic publishing and merchandising businesses.

      We are looking for people who want to go on an exciting adventure with us at Square Enix Japan.

      SHINJUKU EASTSIDE SQUARE 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8430, Japan
      Tokyo