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WHO WE ARE: Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. Wevebeen passionate about video game development forover20years 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!!, Luigis Mansion: Dark Moon, Metroid Prime: Federation Force, Luigis 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 funin the process of achievingour shared goals. WHAT YOULL BE DOING: We are looking foraPropArtist/Animatorto 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 WHOWERE LOOKING FOR: 4+ years of experience within the gaming industry as an Environment Artist, Prop Artist / 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 Handson approach able to collaborate with team members effectively Passion for environmental art and animation with a love of games! WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE: A chance to be part of Nintendo, creating awardwinning 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 wellbeing, legal assistance, and more through our Employee Assistance Program Access to our instudio gym and media library Join a committee boardgames, sports, or something else its 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 , 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr