WHO WE ARE: Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Weve been passionate about video game development for 20 years now, shipping award-winning games for fans across the world and still going solid.

Some of our titles include Super Mario Strikers, Mario Strikers Charged, Punch-Out!!, Luigis Mansion: Dark Moon, Metroid Prime Federation Force, Luigis Mansion 3 and most recently Mario Strikers: Battle League.

At NLG, we believe that a project finds success when we collaborate.

Therefore, we place careful consideration to build an environment where everyone feels welcome and has fun in the process of achieving our shared goals. WHAT YOULL BE DOING: We are looking fora

Game

Designerto join our team at

Next

Level Games.

In this role, you will learn and champion the Nintendo philosophy of game development, focused on creating high-quality experiences.

You will work with directors, designers, engineers, and artists to deliver games that put smiles on the faces of people around the world.

Create carefully crafted gameplay moments that guide our players through fun experiences Work closely with the Game Director to understand the projects design direction and champion it through your designs Strong communicationskills and the ability toclearly present design ideas to multiple disciplines Design inclination to simplicity and clarity Take ownership of your designs andcore game featuresand work with Production to drive them forward through all development phases,fromconceptiontocompletion Help foster a highly iterative and collaborative environment, across all disciplines Lead by example and shareexpertiseto better other teammates Contribute to continuous improvement of our tools and development process WHO WERE LOOKING FOR: Have shipped 1+ games,



preferably with console experience Strong desireto solve hard design problems Willingness to be proactiveto coordinatewith other departments Proficiencyin Programming or Scripting;Experience scripting gameplay moments and enemy encounters Strong layout skills with a deep understanding of how 3D spaces impact gameplay and pacing Proficiencyin 3D Layout programs (Unreal, Unity, etc.); Experiencedesigning andbuildinglevels forlevel-based games If you have a portfolio, please include a link WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE: Competitive benefits and annual leave, including discretionary performance bonus program, health coverage Support for mental health, financial well-being, legal assistance and more through our Employee Assistance Program Access to our in-studio gym, and an extensive media library filled with games and books Join a committee board games, sports, or something else its all here! Discounted shopping for Nintendo products and merchandise at the online employee store A workplace that values inclusivity and encourages continuous growth A chance to be part of Nintendo, creating award winning games that make an impact This is a hybrid role, with the first three months fullyinstudio.

After that, there is flexibility to work from home, with a requirement of three days per week in our Vancouver studio.

The hiring range for this position is $67,000 - $85,000 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.

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📌 Game Designer (Vancouver)
🏢 Next Level Games
📍 Vancouver