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Nintendo · 7 hours ago

CONTRACT - Associate Game Designer (NST)

positionRedmond, WA
timeContract
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$34/hr - $51/hr
date0+ years exp

Nintendo Software Technology Corporation, based in Redmond, Washington, is a subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. They are seeking an Associate Game Designer to contribute to game design features, implement specifications into prototypes, and collaborate with senior designers to maintain high-quality gameplay mechanics.

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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

Level design2D/3D game editorInteractive software methodologiesProduction pipelinesBasic PC skillsGame Design degreeArt studiesMusic studiesMultimedia studies

Required

0-2 years of level design for video games or relevant experience
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

Preferred

Studies in music, art, films, television / broadcasting, and multimedia a plus

Benefits

Eligibility for medical insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid sick leave

Company

Nintendo

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Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company that develops game consoles. It is a sub-organization of Nintendo Japan.
dateFounded in 1980
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://nintendo.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Satoru Shibata
Chief Executive Officer
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Steve Singer
Vice President
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