WHO WE ARE Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We’ve been passionate about video game development for 20 years, shipping award‑winning games such as Super Mario Strikers, Mario Strikers Charged, Punch‑Out!!, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Metroid Prime Federation Force, Luigi’s Mansion 3, and most recently Mario Strikers™: Battle League. At NLG, we believe that a project finds success when we collaborate and strive to build an environment where everyone feels welcome and has fun achieving our shared goals.WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGWork with Artists, Designers, and Rigging team to prepare character and prop rigs that conform to studio standards of quality and consistencyProvide intuitive control interfaces to animators and ensure rigs are thoroughly tested for performance and stability both in Maya and in engineIncorporate the latest runtime and offline rig setup techniques to deliver exceptional expressive capability while maintaining runtime performance budgetsCollaborate with modelers to ensure asset topology meets technical requirements for high quality in‑game deformationDuring prototype phase, collaborate with Designers, Artists, and Animators to make rigs focused on maximum flexibility, allowing them to effectively explore a wide range of gameplay designsWHO WE’RE LOOKING FORStrong communication skills and a highly cooperative spiritStrong Maya skills and understanding of Python, classes,



and Maya APIUnderstanding of Perforce workflow or similar source control systemStrong multi‑discipline problem‑solving skillsOrganized and self‑motivated2+ years of professional rigging experience in game, film, VFX, or relevant industriesInclude a link to your art portfolio or animation reelWHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERECompetitive benefits and annual leave, including discretionary performance bonus program and health coverageSupport for mental health, financial well‑being, legal assistance, and more through our Employee Assistance ProgramAccess to our in‑studio gym and an extensive media library filled with games and booksJoin a committee – board games, sports, or something else – it’s all here!Discounted shopping for Nintendo products and merchandise at the online employee storeA workplace that values inclusivity and encourages continuous growthA chance to be part of Nintendo, creating award‑winning games that make an impactThe hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 CAD annually and is subject to change. The final base salary compensation will be based on factors such as skills, education, and experience.At NLG, we know the best teams are made up of players with different skills, perspectives, and experience. We're committed to creating a workspace where everyone can contribute and feel included. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please contact, and we will do our best to support your needs.We wish to thank all applicants in advance; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.We are currently only considering applicants who already have work eligibility and are residing in or willing to relocate to Metro Vancouver.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Technical Artist – Character Rigger - C$75,000 - C$95,000 A Year (Vancouver)
🏢 Next Level Games
📍 Vancouver