Intermediate Technical Designer

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, shipping award‑winning games such as 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 project success comes from collaboration. We build an environment where everyone feels welcome and has fun while working toward shared goals.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Designer to join our team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Help establish and maintain the level‑creation pipeline.
• Serve as a bridge between the tech and design teams, providing support as needed.
• Interface with design and engineering teams to propose and support solutions for level‑specific features.
• Design and promote shared tech solutions to gameplay and level needs.
• Promote and maintain technical standards within performance‑budget constraints.
• Liaise as the technical expert with supporting departments.
• Help test new features and tools, and provide feedback for improvements.
• Help establish best practices and workflows for designers.

• 1+ shipped games, or 3+ years of industry experience.
• Organized and self‑motivated, with strong communication skills.
• Ability to think about long‑term implications of tools and feature changes.
• Understanding of Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Experience in text‑based scripting and working with animation state machines.
• Knowledge of C / C++, C# / .NET.
• Desire and ability to support content creators.
• Strong multi‑discipline problem‑solving skills.
• Works well in a multi‑discipline team environment.
• Experience with Houdini and Substance Designer is a bonus!

If you have a portfolio, please include a link.

• 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 of 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 position, requiring at least three days per week at our Vancouver studio.

The hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 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 in Canada.

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