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.
Please note this is a hybrid position, requiring at least three days per week at
our Vancouver studio.
- 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 teams
- Strong knowledge of production pipelines and tools
- 6+ years working on console or PC titles from start to finish
- Background in a hands-on dev role within Character or Rigging is a plus!
- Strong communicator with leadership and problem-solving skills
- Passionate about making great games and supporting great games
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
- Competitive benefits and annual leave, 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
The hiring range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000 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 or willing to relocate to Metro Vancouver.
Please be aware of phishing and recruitment scams. Please be very careful. If
you have been contacted by an email using the .ca domain, it is not from us.
Next Level Games will never ask you for money, credit card, social security,
SIN, or banking information as part of the application process.
