Prop Artist/Animator - Intermediate at Next Level Games – Vancouver, British Columbia

WHO WE ARE:
Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd.

We’ve been passionate about video game development for over 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 Prop Artist/Animator to join our team at Next Level Games. You will play a key role in bringing our game worlds to life with your prop animations! A snapshot of the role includes:

• Collaborate with Level Designers and Environment Artists to understand the intended gameplay and themes of the levels, and help bring the vision to life by modelling, rigging and animating props and various elements of the environment
• Leverage your technical eye and understanding of animation and rigging to help inform modeling decisions
• Work in tandem with our Environment Art, Rigging and Animation teams to establish best practices
• Combine your modelling and animation expertise with your passion for games to enhance gameplay and the player experience
• Demonstrate creativity and passion every day

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 3-4 years of experience as an Environment Artist, Prop Artist or Animator, or 2 shipped game credits in similar roles
• Experience and skill with modelling, animation and rig creation in Maya
• Solid understanding of 3D pipelines and best practices
• Hands-on approach – able to collaborate with team members effectively
• Passion for environmental art and animation with a love of games!

Please include a link to your art portfolio or animation reel.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• A chance to be part of Nintendo, creating award winning games that make an impact
• A workplace that values inclusivity and encourages continuous growth
• 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 media library
• 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

The hiring range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 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 careers@nextlevelgames.com, 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 Metro Vancouver.