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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.\nAt 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.\nWHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:\nWe are looking for a Level Designer to join our team at Next Level Games. You will learn and champion the Nintendo philosophy of game development, focused on creating high-quality experiences. You will work with directors, designers, engineers, and artists to deliver games that put smiles on the faces of people around the world. A snapshot of the role includes:\nCreate carefully crafted layouts, game environments and gameplay moments that guide our players through fun experiences \nUnderstand the project’s design direction and champion it through your designs \nStrong communication skills and the ability to clearly present your level vision and design intent to your team \nDesign inclination to simplicity and clarity \nHelp foster a highly iterative and collaborative environment \nTake ownership of your levels and drive them forward through all development phases \nLead by example and share expertise to better other teammates \nContribute to continuous improvement of our tools and development process \nWHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:\nHave shipped 1+ games, preferably with console experience \nStrong desire to solve hard design problems \nExperience in all phases of game development \nStrong layout skills with a deep understanding of how 3D spaces impact the gameplay pacing \nExperience building 3D levels in level-based games \nProficiency in Programming or Scripting \nProficiency in 3D Layout programs (Unreal, Unity, Maya, etc.) \nWillingness to be proactive to coordinate with your team \nIf you have a portfolio, please include a link \nWHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:\nCompetitive annual leave and benefits, including discretionary performance bonus program, health coverage \nSupport for mental health, financial well-being, legal assistance and more through our Employee Assistance Program \nAccess to our in-studio gym, and an extensive media library filled with games and books \nJoin a committee - board games, sports, or something else - it’s all here! \nDiscounted shopping for Nintendo products and merchandise at the online employee store \nA workplace that values inclusivity and encourages continuous growth \nA chance to be part of Nintendo, creating award winning games that make an impact \nThis 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.\nThe hiring range for this position is $67,000 - $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.\nAt 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. 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