UI Artist I (NST)

Nintendo•Redmond, WA

2d•$31 - $47

About The Position

From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks. Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Participates in the creation of 3D content that meets required direction and quality specifications. Participates in assigned illustrations, 3D models, and textures for characters, environments, and objects. Participates in assigned animations for 3D and 2D assets. Participates in assigned visual assets for use in product user interface. Utilizes and maintains proficient knowledge of required commercial and Nintendo proprietary art production tools. Implements game play features aligned to game design goals. 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.

Requirements

Proven artistic and technical skills in basic 3D and or 2D art production.
Experienced with game development pipelines and game engines (E.g. Unreal, Unity or a proprietary engine)
Proven proficiency with commercial art production software (E.g. Photoshop, Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, etc).
Undergraduate degree in art or related field; or equivalent education and experience

Responsibilities

Participates in the creation of 3D content that meets required direction and quality specifications.
Participates in assigned illustrations, 3D models, and textures for characters, environments, and objects.
Participates in assigned animations for 3D and 2D assets.
Participates in assigned visual assets for use in product user interface.
Utilizes and maintains proficient knowledge of required commercial and Nintendo proprietary art production tools.
Implements game play features aligned to game design goals.
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.