Nintendo · 14 hours ago
CONTRACT - Associate Game Designer (NST)
Nintendo Software Technology Corporation, based in Redmond, Washington, is a subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. and is dedicated to designing and delivering high-quality video games. As an Associate Game Designer, you will contribute to game design features, create prototypes, and collaborate with senior designers to refine gameplay mechanics and user interfaces.
Consumer ElectronicsGamingMobileVideo Games
Responsibilities
Implements design specifications into playable prototypes using various software tools
Able to quickly revise implementation based on changes required to continue iterating on design concepts
Assists in designing prototypes to iterate concepts into a more complete idea
Assists and maintains game play mechanics within a game
Creates areas of a user-interface design and maintains assigned product localization with the direction of senior designers and above
Communicates ideas with various product development personnel to solicit feedback and ensure support during product development
Within a team, provides input into defining creative vision and technical specifications for assigned project
Writes and maintains assigned design documentation
Works closely with senior designers and above to attain constructive feedback and direction
Applies professional expertise to review, analyze and test products under development as a contributing member of a production team to ensure delivery of Nintendo’s high standard of quality and timeliness
Qualification
Required
Understanding of interactive software methodologies, production pipelines and Nintendo quality standards
Proven proficiency with commercial 2D/3D game editor. (E.g. Unity, Unreal, etc.)
Basic PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Undergraduate degree in Game Design, Computer Science or equivalent
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Preferred
Studies in music, art, films, television / broadcasting, and multimedia a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental and vision
401(k)
Basic/supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Health and dependent care spending accounts
Transportation benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid sick leave
Up to 6 paid holidays per year
Company
Nintendo
Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company that develops game consoles. It is a sub-organization of Nintendo Japan.
Funding
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2026-01-17
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