WHO WE ARE:Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd.
We'Vebeen passionate about video game development for 20 years now, shipping award-winning games for fans across the world and still going robust. Some of our titles include 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. Therefore, we place careful consideration to build an environment where everyone feels welcome and has funin the process of achievingour shared goals.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:We are looking foraSeniorGameDesignerto join our team atNextLevel 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 project’s 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
WHOWE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Have shipped 1+ games, preferably with console experience
Experience in all phases of game development, ideally across multiple projects/genres




Strong desireto solve hard design problems
Willingness to be proactiveto coordinatewith other departments
Highproficiencyin 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 (Maya, Unreal, Unity, etc.);
Experiencedesigning andbuildinglevels forlevel-based games
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
Competitiveannual leave and benefits, includingdiscretionary performance bonusprogramandhealth coverage
Support for mental health, financial well-being, legalassistanceand more through our Employee Assistance Program
Access to our in-studiogym,and an extensive media library filled with gamesand books
Join acommittee- boardgames, sports, or something else -it’sall here!
Discountedshopping for Nintendo products and merchandise at theonlineemployee store
Aworkplace that values inclusivity and encourages continuous growth
A chanceto be part of Nintendo, creatingaward winning games that make an impact
This is a hybrid position, requiring at least three days per week at our Vancouver studio.
The hiring range for this position is $89,000 - $112,000 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 [email protected], 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 in Canada.
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