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 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!!, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Metroid Prime Federation Force, Luigi's Mansion 3 and most recently Mario StrikersTM: 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 YOU'LL BE DOING:We are looking for a Level Designer to join our team at Next Level Games. 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. A snapshot of the role includes:Create carefully crafted layouts, game environments and gameplay moments that guide our players through fun experiencesUnderstand the project's design direction and champion it through your designsStrong communicationskills and the ability toclearly present your level vision and design intent to your teamDesign inclination to simplicity and clarityHelp foster a highly iterative and collaborative environmentTake ownership of your levels and drive them forward through all development phasesLead by example and shareexpertiseto better other teammatesContribute to continuous improvement of our tools and development processWHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:Have shipped 1+ games,



preferably with console experienceStrong desire to solve hard design problemsExperience in all phases of game developmentStrong layout skills with a deep understanding of how 3D spaces impact the gameplay pacingExperience building 3D levels in level-based gamesProficiency in Programming or ScriptingProficiency in 3D Layout programs (Unreal, Unity, Maya, etc.)Willingness to be proactive to coordinate with your teamIf you have a portfolio, please include a linkWHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:Competitive annual leave and benefits, including discretionary performance bonus program, 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 impactThis is a hybrid role, with the first three months fully in-studio. 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 - $85,000CAD 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 and are residing in or willing to relocate to Metro Vancouver.

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