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Nintendo · 14 hours ago

Technical Designer [Contract] (Retro Studios)

positionAustin, TX
timeContract
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp
Nintendo is a leading company in game development, and they are seeking a Technical Designer to collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement game UI flows and features. The role involves using proprietary and industry-standard tools to construct systems and assets, as well as producing clear design documentation.
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Responsibilities

Collaborate with designers, engineers, and artists to implement game UI flows and elements, front-end menus and features, and assemble in-game and pre-rendered cinematics
Use our proprietary scripting tools, as well as other industry standard tools, to construct systems and assets within technical constraints
Participate in developing workflows and new or enhanced technical tools
Maintain positive momentum with the work and team members during production
Produce clear design documentation

Qualification

Game development experienceIndustry standard game enginesScripting tools proficiencyProduction pipelines knowledgeInfluencing skillsPassion for NintendoOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

A minimum of 2+ years of professional experience working on action-adventure game titles
A working knowledge of standard industry game engines, toolsets and production pipelines
Willingness to be open and flexible when collaborating with others to achieve creative goals
Strong organizational, communication and influencing skills
Include examples of prior work or have it available upon request

Preferred

Passion for Nintendo and Retro titles preferred

Benefits

Health care benefits available
Paid time-off provided
Paid holidays observed
Access to Nintendo discounts

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

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (9)
2022 (10)
2021 (12)
2020 (11)

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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