Senior Producer

WHO WE ARE :
Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd.  We’ve been passionate about video game development for 20 years now, shipping award-winning games for fans across the world and still going strong.

Some of our titles include Super Mario Strikers, Mario Strikers Charged, Punch-Out!!, Luigi’s Mansion:
Dark Moon, Metroid Prime Federation Force, Luigi’s Mansion 3 and most recently Mario Strikers™:
Battle League.  At NLG, we believe that a project finds success when we collaborate.

Therefore, we place careful consideration to build an environment where everyone feels welcome and has fun in the process of achieving our shared goals.  WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:  We are looking for a Senior Producer to join our team at Next Level Games!

In this key role, you’ll work closely with cross-disciplined teams to ensure alignment between creative vision, technical execution, and production targets.   Project Management: Lead multi-disciplinary teams and track the development of features and assets from concept to creation;
Manage development schedules, resources, and budgets and ensure development stays on track and within scope.  Strategy and Planning: Support the Leadership team in setting the development strategy, and planning Milestones and Sprints;
Hold the team accountable to timelines, estimates and goals.  Problem Solving: Apply hands-on knowledge of game development and work closely with creative and technical leads to solve challenges and deliver high quality results. 

Risk Management:

 Proactively identify risks and roadblocks;
Devise mitigation strategies and support the team to find solutions and keep development moving forward.  Communication and

Collaboration:

 Coordinate with the production team and craft experts to ensure timely hand-offs and effective cross-discipline communication.  Processes and Workflows: Leverage project management expertise and past production experience to assist in establishing and continuously improving development workflows and processes.  Publisher Communications: Provide regular status updates and facilitate the flow of information and feedback between the development team and the publisher.   Team Health and Morale: Ensure work is appropriately scoped and foster a collaborative environment where team members are motivated and capable of delivering their highest quality work. 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:  Experience leading large, cross-functional game development teams Strong knowledge of game development production pipelines, processes, and tools 6+ years working on console or PC titles from concept through launch Previous experience in a hands-on game development role is an asset Strong communicator with exceptional leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Proven ability to build alignment across creative, technical, and production stakeholders Passionate about making great games and enabling teams to do their best work WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:   Competitive annual leave and benefits, including discretionary performance bonus program and health coverage  Support for mental health, financial well-being, legal assistance and more through our Employee Assistance Program  Access to our in-studio gym, and an extensive media library filled with games and books  Join a committee – board games, sports, or something else – it’s all here!  

Discounted shopping for Nintendo products and merchandise at the online employee store  A workplace that values inclusivity and encourages continuous growth    A chance to be part of Nintendo, creating award winning games that make an impact   This is a hybrid role, with the first three months fully in‑studio.

After that, there is flexibility to work from home, with a requirement of three days per week in our Vancouver studio.

The hiring range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000 CAD annually and is subject to change.

The final base salary compensation will be based on factors such as skills, education, and experience.   At NLG, we know the best teams are made up of players with different skills, perspectives, and experience.

We're committed to creating a workspace where everyone can contribute and feel included.

If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please contact , and we will do our best to support your needs.

We wish to thank all applicants in advance; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.   We are currently only considering applicants who already have work eligibility and are residing in or willing to relocate to Metro Vancouver.