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Nintendo of America Inc.

The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold billions of video games and hundreds of millions of hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™, and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. 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 http://www.nintendo.com.

Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Perform thorough quality control checks on digital files, including verifying file integrity, color accuracy, image resolution, to ensure optimal output and printability.

  • Review and evaluate artwork, ensuring it meets Nintendo’s technical, legal, language requirements, and print specifications

  • Perform production tasks related to art/text manipulation, as needed.

  • Help create and manage internal packaging templates.

  • Collaborate with the production team and graphic designers to resolve any issues or discrepancies identified during the quality control process.

  • Monitor and track print production workflow to ensure deadlines are met and production processes run smoothly.

  • Continually help build, test, and improve workflow and review/approval process procedures.

  • Perform color manipulations, retouching, photo composition, and printer-specific color corrections, as needed.

  • Build strong vendor and interdepartmental relationships.

  • Track and archive final native files.

  • Serve as an expert on technical, legal, and compliance requirements for multiple regional markets.

  • Attend local and out-of-state press checks.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

  • Five or more years of related experience.

  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of print production, graphic design, packaging and page layout.

  • Excellent business communication skills.

  • Excellent judgment and ability to interact with groups.

  • Color Management experience.

  • Press check experience a plus.

  • Proficient with the latest Macintosh operating systems; advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite, prioritizing InDesign and Illustrator.

  • Smartsheet and Excel experience a plus.

  • Undergraduate degree in Graphic Design, Print Production, or a related field or equivalent.

  • Valid driver license

  • Valid US passport

  • 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.

This position is onsite in Redmond, WA, and not open to remote status at this time.

This position includes a base salary range of $74,724 - $112,086 annually, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information. Fixed term employees are eligible for all listed employee benefits except tuition reimbursement.