Q. If you could describe the company in one sentence? (Octopo is ___.)
A. Octopo is a company made up of people with many different colors.
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It’s an environment where individuals can freely express their personalities and opinions. Many people openly share their experiences and thoughts on various topics. Unique individuals come together in harmony (almost like a Spirit Bomb!) to create something entirely new.
Q. What’s your ultimate work playlist?
A. Calm winter Pokémon music for studying and working.
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I’ve loved Pokémon since I was young, and having quiet, peaceful background music helps me focus while working.
Q. What’s a good day to work from home?
A. When I want to conserve my energy.
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By saving commuting time, I can recharge physically and invest that extra energy into my work, which leads to higher-quality results.
Q. What’s a good day to come into the office?
A. When my work isn’t turning out as well as I’d hoped and I want to hear more opinions from others.
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I think subtle details like facial expressions or tone are hard to grasp through text alone. So when I want to discuss ideas more deeply and exchange diverse opinions face-to-face, I intentionally come into the office.
Q. What kind of person would fit well at Octopo?
A. Someone passionate about art and able to clearly express their opinions.
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Since Octopo emphasizes sharing opinions, rather than simply going along with things, it’s important to both propose your own ideas and listen to and accept others’ perspectives. I think someone like that would adapt quickly.
Q. What makes you most proud to work here?
A. There are many highly skilled effect artists here.
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Creating design-driven effects is much more difficult than people might imagine. It’s something that requires visualizing one’s own imagination rather than copying something that already exists. I think it’s a huge point of pride that we have artists who continuously create entirely new effects.
Q. When did you feel you grew the most after joining?
A. When I noticed myself naturally handling tasks that once felt uncertain and intimidating.
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In the beginning, when I saw difficult assignments, it was hard to imagine how to create them or what the final outcome would look like. Over time, I’ve become able to structure a clear process even for tasks I’m trying for the first time. That’s when I felt significant growth.
Q. What would you like to say to someone considering applying to Octopo?
A. Rather than simply imitating what you like, I hope you reinterpret it in your own style and truly make it your own.
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I believe creativity is one of the most important qualities in any field. I hope you don’t lose your unique color just because you feel rushed.
Q. Who helps create a healthy team atmosphere?
A. It’s hard to choose just one person, so I’ll say Jason and Emily.
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Because the team members genuinely care about not overburdening one another and work with consideration for each other, I think their efforts are what allow us to laugh, chat, and maintain a positive environment.
Q. Which emoji do you use most often on Slack?
A. I tend to use emojis that anyone can comfortably receive without feeling pressured.
