INTERN – Digital Design

Job Description

About Nintendo of America:

Nintendo of America Inc. has been dedicated to creating smiles through unique entertainment experiences since the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ over 30 years ago. They partner closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd. to bring beloved franchises like Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™, and Splatoon™ to the Americas through video games, hardware systems, and collaborations on various entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Nintendo of America fosters an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

INTERN – Digital Design

Job Description:

As a Digital Design Intern at Nintendo of America, you’ll be actively involved in meaningful projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience within a leading entertainment company. The internship runs from June to August and includes mentoring, networking opportunities, and exposure to industry leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Creative Production team to design for various online marketing channels, including Nintendo’s websites, emails, and social media.
• Create visual assets for advertising, retail, and web marketing initiatives.
• Assist in developing templates and components for the Design System Library.
• Contribute to and collaborate on other design tasks and initiatives.

Requirements:

• 3.0+ GPA
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program with a graduation date between May 2025 and June 2026.
• Pursuing a degree in Communication/Interaction/Web Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), UI/UX, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals across the organization.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Passion for visual design, interaction design, and branding.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of responsive web design principles, design systems, and component design (a plus).
• Experience with HTML/CSS and product development (a plus).
• Familiarity with the gaming industry and the Nintendo brand (a plus).
• A portfolio showcasing your design work.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week onsite throughout the 10-week summer internship (June – September).

Important Note:

This internship is onsite in Redmond, WA, and remote work is not available at this time. Housing and travel support will be provided for non-local hires.

Compensation:

• Base pay range of $25 per hour.
• Paid sick and safe time.
• Perks like a local transit pass and access to the onsite fitness center.

Please note: Interns are not eligible for full-time employee benefits, including healthcare or 401(k), due to the limited duration of the role.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2024.