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Next Level Games — Game Art Jobs

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Studio at a Glance

Founded
2002
HQ
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Known For
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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Senior VFX Artist Larian Studios · Spain · On-Site
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Prop Artist Next Level Games · Vancouver, Canada · CAD $60K-$85K
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Senior Animator Next Level Games · Vancouver, Canada · CAD $90K-$120K
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Technical Artist Next Level Games · Vancouver, Canada · Apply link for subscribers
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Next Level Games Art Jobs — FAQ

Is Next Level Games owned by Nintendo?
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.

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