Environment Art Outsourcing Specialist

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 an Environment Art Outsourcing Specialist to join our team at Next Level Games! A snapshot of the role includes: * Partner with our Art Director, Outsourcing Lead, Lead Artists and Senior Manager to ensure that our outsource partners are delivering content that is aligned with our artistic vision, at the right quality standards and respecting timelines * Support the internal art team to ensure that all outsourced assets meet the quality standards * Contribute to the project by working with the Presentation Team, supporting asset integration, asset creation and identify workflow improvements opportunities * Partner with art production to maintain, track and organize all outsourced content deliverables WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: * Experience in managing outsourcing and/or co-dev teams * Knowledge of 3D art pipelines and workflows * Experience working with 3D software (Maya) * Include a link to your art portfolio WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE: * 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 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 This 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. The hiring range for this position is $92,000 to $115,000 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 [email protected], 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.

The specialist will partner with internal art leadership to manage outsource partners, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and project timelines. They will also support the internal art team with asset integration and workflow improvements.

Candidates must have experience managing outsourcing or co-development teams and possess strong knowledge of 3D art pipelines. Proficiency in 3D software, specifically Maya, is required along with an art portfolio.

• Annual leave • Performance bonus program • Health coverage • Employee assistance program • In-studio gym • Media library • Discounted shopping for Nintendo products

• Quality assurancePreferred

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• Outsourcing management
• Co-dev team management
• 3D art pipelines
• 3D software
• Maya
• Asset integration
• Asset creation
• Workflow optimization
• Art production tracking
• Quality assurance
• Art Portfolio
• Pipelines
• Workflow Management
• 3D Art
• 3D Computer Graphics Software
• Mental Health
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Video Game Development
• Autodesk Maya
• Merchandising
• Outsourcing
• Luigi (Python Package)

• Creative & Media
• Art & Design
• Software
• Technology
• Environmental Specialist
• Environmental Planner / Scientist
• Environmental Protection Professionals
• Environmental Restoration Planners
• Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Nov 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week