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Next Level Games — Game Art Jobs
Track open game art roles at Next Level Games. ArtBlast monitors Next Level Games job postings daily and sends them to your inbox with salary and apply links included.
Luigi’s Mansion 3, Metroid Prime: Federation Force, Super Mario Strikers: Battle League
Team Size
100-150 employees
Art Disciplines Next Level Games Hires
The art disciplines Next Level Games recruits for across their active titles.
🧩 Prop Art
🎬 Animation
⚙️ Technical Art
📱 UI Art
🎭 Character Art
🌍 Environment Art
Recent Roles at Next Level Games
Prop Artist Mid
Senior Animator Senior
Technical Artist Mid
UI Artist Mid
Character Artist Mid
Senior Environment Artist Senior
Salary Ranges at Next Level Games
Mid-Level ArtistCAD $60,000 – $90,000
Senior ArtistCAD $90,000 – $120,000
Lead ArtistCAD $120,000 – $140,000
CAD. Data from recent job postings and industry surveys.
What Next Level Games Looks for in Your Portfolio
🎨 Prop Artists
Polished, stylized prop work — every object has personality and purpose Show props in context — not just isolated renders, but as part of a scene
🎨 Animators
Expressive character animation — secondary motion, weight, personality Luigi’s fear animations are the benchmark for expressiveness Next Level achieves
🎨 Character Artists
Stylized character work in a Nintendo-adjacent aesthetic Show ability to maintain charm and readability at game resolution
Recent Next Level Games Job Listings
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Nintendo acquired Next Level Games in 2021, making them a first-party Nintendo development studio. Previously they worked as an exclusive Nintendo development partner for decades.
Does Next Level Games hire outside Canada?
Next Level Games hires internationally and has experience with BC PNP and Global Talent Stream immigration pathways. Relocation to Vancouver is required for most roles.
What Nintendo games has Next Level Games made?
Next Level Games developed Luigi’s Mansion 2 (3DS), Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Switch), Metroid Prime: Federation Force (3DS), Super Mario Strikers and Battle League (GameCube/Switch), and Punch-Out!! (Wii). All exclusively for Nintendo platforms.
What engine does Next Level Games use?
Next Level Games uses a proprietary game engine developed specifically for Nintendo hardware. They do not use Unreal or Unity. Prior engine experience is less important than technical art fundamentals and adaptability.
Is the studio currently hiring?
Next Level Games posts roles on their website and LinkedIn periodically. Their acquisition by Nintendo in 2021 has supported continued growth. They are always looking for strong artists, though the volume varies by project phase.