Nintendo of America Inc.
About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.
Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.
GET SERIOUS ABOUT FUN
As a Nintendo of America Intern, you will actively contribute to meaningful projects, and gain valuable hands-on work experience with a leading company in the entertainment industry. During the program from June through August, your work experience will be enhanced with mentoring, networking opportunities and exposure to industry leaders from across the company! Whether you are in a technical or non-technical role, you will be a part of a team committed to putting smiles on faces of millions around the world.
INTERN – Digital Design
Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Work with Nintendo’s Creative Production team to create designs for different online marketing channels including Nintendo’s websites, email, and social media
Create visual assets for use in advertising, retail, and web marketing
Assist in creating templates and components for our Design System Library
Contribute and collaborate on other initiatives and design tasks
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
3.0+ GPA
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program with a graduation conferral date between May 2025 and June 2026
Pursuing a degree in Communication/Interaction/Web Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), UI/UX, Digital Media or related field
Ability to work with a variety of individuals across the organization
Comfortable working in a fast paced, ambiguous environment
Passion for visual design, interaction design, and branding
Familiar with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and/or similar tools
Knowledge with responsive web design principles, design systems, and component design a plus
Knowledge with HTML/CSS and product development a plus
Familiar with the gaming industry and Nintendo brand a plus
Provide a portfolio of your work
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Able to work 40 hours a week onsite throughout the course of the 10-week summer internship between June – September
This position is onsite in Redmond, WA, and not open to remote status at this time. Housing and travel support will be provided for non-local hires.
This internship includes a base pay range of $25 per hour, paid sick and safe time, and perks such as a local transit pass and access to the onsite fitness center. Given the limited duration of the role, interns are not eligible for full-time employee benefits such as healthcare or 401(k).
Nintendo's mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We do so by creating new surprises for people across the world to enjoy together. We've forged our own path since 1889, when we began making hanafuda playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. Today, we’re fortunate to be able to share our characters, ideas and worlds through the medium of video games and the entertainment industry.
Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Washington, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family.
For more information about Nintendo please visit www.nintendo.com.