Design Specialist

Join Nintendo – Put Smiles on Faces Around the World

Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has delivered a wide range of entertainment products since 1889 — from Hanafuda playing cards to today’s cutting-edge gaming systems like the Nintendo Switch 2. Since the 1983 launch of the Family Computer (Famicom), our focus has remained on developing, manufacturing, and selling innovative gaming systems and software.

At Nintendo, we bring together diverse employees who share a common mission: to put smiles on the faces of people around the world.

Your Benefits in Germany

• 30 days of vacation
• Remote working model: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
• Flexible working time
• 13 public holidays (based on Bavarian system)
• Special leave for specific occasions
• Food vouchers (€6.90 x 15 per month)
• 13.5 salary installments
• Childcare allowance (up to €250/month)
• Bike leasing with employer subsidy
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Various health-related offers and benefits
• Group accident insurance
• Professional onboarding and training programs
• Staff shop with special discounts
• Socialising and gaming area
• On-site gym and sports fields
• Company events

Your Tasks

• Supervise the overall design direction of materials created by the European Artwork & Design department
• Oversee licensed and Nintendo merchandise featuring Nintendo IP, including characters
• Create compelling designs/layouts for packaging, PR materials, giveaways, event booths, displays, etc., based on assets from Nintendo HQ in Japan
• Ensure adherence to Nintendo’s global quality standards and appeal to the European market
• Develop deep understanding of Nintendo’s design standards and coordinate design approvals with internal stakeholders
• Manage the licensing and co-promotional design approval process between Nintendo and external partners
• Accelerate approval cycles by making targeted design proposals to clarify adjustment points
• Educate internal and external partners on Nintendo IP guidelines
• Support creation of internal documents, process guidelines, and training materials
• Perform other administrative and design-related tasks as assigned by your supervisor

Your Profile

• University degree in Graphic Design or comparable education
• Several years of professional experience in merchandise approval and/or development
• Experience in graphic design and/or art direction for character goods, packaging, advertising, logos, fonts, style guides, etc.
• Fluent spoken and written English skills
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Highly structured, detail-oriented working style with adherence to brand guidelines
• Team-oriented, flexible, and collaborative mindset
• Strong interest in Nintendo IP, products, characters, and Japanese culture

Important: Submitting your own portfolio is mandatory for this role. If it includes group projects, please clearly indicate your specific contributions.

Note: Based on experience, this role may be offered as an Associate position.

Location: This position requires relocation to Frankfurt am Main, Germany and regular commuting to the office.

Ready to Apply?

We look forward to receiving your application in English, including:

• Your earliest possible starting date
• Your salary expectations