Graphic Designer (Print & Packaging)

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Designs creative solutions for internal requests using strong technical skills.

• Understands and adheres to brand guidelines and style guides.

• Understands company priorities.

• Understands emerging technologies and innovation in the world of design, brings that knowledge back to the team.

• Can be the lead designer on software titles, setting creative direction, posts and communicates direction out to other designers.

• Contributes to team by providing input, feedback and constructive assessment on designs.

• Identifies areas of improvement in design department.

• Works independently and collaboratively with other designers and clients.

• Contributes to the overall success of the team.

• Occasional large scale projects and packaging assignments- projects will get assigned at managers discretion.

• Creates layout for various print projects including logos, packaging, manuals, and marketing materials.

• Designs software packaging, inserts and label art.

• Works collaboratively with internal teams such as the Localization team for game manual and packaging layouts.

• Participates in group work by providing comps, ideas and criticism in a positive way.

• Supports cross-functionally with other members of the design team, when needed.

• May assist with event and tradeshow graphics such as banners, posters and fliers.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

• Three to five years of related experience in a fast paced graphic design/production environment.

• Macintosh computer skills (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign).

• Strong attention to deadlines and schedules.

• Ability to draw and illustrate ideas throughout the design process and create finished original artwork.

• Ability to create print-ready production files for manufacturing.

• Ability to perform digital color correction, editing, and file transfers of created artwork.

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job family and broadens capabilities; has worked with and is proficient with current practices and procedures.

• Requires expanded knowledge in own job family and broadens capabilities.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Graphic Design.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.