CONTRACT - Associate Game Designer (NST)

Nintendo • Redmond, WA

104d • $34 - $51 • Hybrid

About The Position

Nintendo Software Technology Corporation, based in Redmond, Washington, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of video games, Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. Nintendo Software Technology's mission is to design, develop and deliver the very best video games. We conduct research, use state-of-the-art equipment and review methods of operation so that we may continually improve the quality of the games that we produce. Each person employed at Nintendo Software Technology Corporation is a valued team member and is encouraged to participate in our efforts to create the highest quality games. As a Designer, you will have a desire to contribute and implement, play-test, and refine game design features, with consideration to gameplay. Experience designing UI, levels, objects, and characters experience is ideal. If this sounds like you, we would love to see your resume.

Requirements

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

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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees