Since the 1983 release of the Family Computer (Famicom) system in Japan, and continuing through Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo’s focus has been the development, manufacturing, and sale of its gaming systems and software.
Supporting the validation of licensed merchandise and Nintendo merchandise primarily in, but not limited to, the field of textile, checking whether the products are in line with the company guidelines and standards of quality
Accelerating the approval process by making design proposals when necessary to communicate the adjustment points effectively to the suppliers and licensees
Supporting with the management of the assets provided to the licensees
Communicating with the Nintendo merchandise teams in Japan and US regarding mutual projects, merchandise related assets, guidelines and updates
Performing other administrative and design tasks not related to merchandise approval assigned by the supervisor
Two to three years of professional experience in textile product development, textile product design and/or textile merchandising
Bachelor's degree in graphic design studies or comparable education.
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign)
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Excellent spoken and written English language skills
Comfortable with design and development processes that includes managing feedback from multiple sources, constructive criticism, and creative direction
Solution-oriented and results-driven with strong problem-solving skills, experience in handling multiple simultaneous projects
Good project management and communication skills, capacity to share clear information and give precise instructions
Structured working manner with a lot of attention to details and consistency, in compliance with fixed guidelines
Strong interest for Nintendo products and Japanese culture
Please bear in mind that it might be an Associate position depending on your professional experience.
We look forward to receiving your application in English, including your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.