WHO WE ARE Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., We’ve been passionate about video game development for 20 years now, shipping award-winning games for fans across the world and still going strong. At NLG, we believe that a project finds success when we collaborate. We are looking for a Game Designer to 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.
Work closely with the Game Director to understand the project’s design direction and champion it through your designs
Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly present design ideas to multiple disciplines
Design inclination to simplicity and clarity
Take ownership of your designs and core game features and work with Production to drive them forward through all development phases, from conception to completion
Help foster a highly iterative and collaborative environment, across all disciplines
Contribute to continuous improvement of our tools and development process
Have shipped 1+ games, preferably with console experience




Strong desire to solve hard design problems
Proficiency in Programming or Scripting; Strong layout skills with a deep understanding of how 3D spaces impact gameplay and pacing
Proficiency in 3D Layout programs (Unreal, Unity, etc.); Experience designing and building levels for level-based games
Competitive perks 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 – it’s all here!
Discounted shopping for Nintendo products and merchandise at the online employee store
A chance to be part of Nintendo, creating award winning games that make an impact
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. We are currently only considering applicants who already have work eligibility and are residing in or willing to relocate to Metro Vancouver.

📌 Game Master / Game Design (Vancouver)
🏢 Next Level Games
📍 Vancouver