CONTRACT - Graphic Designer

Nintendo of America Inc. About Nintendo: Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created franchises that have become household names worldwide, including Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Pokmon, Animal Crossing, Pikmin and Splatoon, through its integrated hardware and software products. Nintendo aims to deliver unique, intuitive entertainment experiences for everyone, manufacturing and marketing video game devices such as the Nintendo Switch family of systems, developing and operating applications for smart devices, and collaborating with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like visual content and theme parks. Nintendo has sold more than 5.8 billion video games and over 850 million hardware units globally. From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System more than 30 years ago, through today and into the future, Nintendo's continuing mission is to create unique entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of people all over the world. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at https://www.nintendo.com/ . ** This is a CONTRACT position DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Designs creative solutions for internal requests using strong technical skillsOccasional large scale projects and packaging assignments- projects will get assigned at managers discretionUnderstands and adheres to brand guidelines and style guidesUnderstands company prioritiesUnderstands emerging technologies and innovation in the world of design- brings that knowledge back to the teamCan be the lead designer on software titles- setting creative direction- posts and communicates direction out to other designersContributes to team by providing input, feedback and constructive criticism on designsIdentifies areas of improvement in design departmentWorks both independently and collaboratively with other designers and clientsContributes to the overall success of the teamCreates layout for various print projects including logos, packaging, manuals, and marketing materialsOccasionally designs software packaging, inserts and label artWorks with collaboratively with internal teams such as the Localization team for game manual and packaging layoutsDesigns event and trade show graphics such as banners, posters and fliersParticipates in group work by providing comps, ideas and criticism in a positive waySupports cross-functionally with other members of the design team, when needed

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