The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.5 billion video games and more than 577 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ 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 Western Hemisphere.
For the most common contract positions Nintendo uses 2 agenceis- Parker and Aerotek. For less commonly used positions they hire contractors directly or through other agencies.
Game Tester
As you can imagine, playing video games for a living can be great fun! As a product tester at Nintendo, you could have the opportunity to test development software, identify programming issues, evaluate product for content guidelines, and document quality-assurance checks.
Nintendo currently works with two different contractors to provide qualified associates to work as Game Testers at Nintendo of Americas headquarters in Redmond, Washington. All positions are located in Redmond, Washington.
Parker Services
Check out ParkerJobs@Nintendo for information on current hiring.e-mail at ninjobs@parkerservices.com.
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Aerotek
Visit www.thingamajob.com for information on current openings. Please contact: Andrew Bucher: 425-497-7601Email: Andrbu02@noa.nintendo.com
or Mike Underwood: 425-497-7624 Email: Michun02@noa.nintendo.com
Customer Service Representative
Enjoy helping people? Want to be the definitive source of information for US and Canadian customers on Nintendo game system set up, operation and troubleshooting, product promotions, and other general product information?
Nintendo currently works with Parker Services to provide qualified associates to work as Customer Service Representatives at Nintendo of America's headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Visit ParkerJobs@Nintendo for information on current openings. To send your resume, or if you have any questions about Parker Services, please e-mail ninjobs@parkerservices.com.
Game Developer- Not many in the US!
People who are interested in learning how to develop video games may want to get in touch with DigiPen Applied Computer Graphics School in Redmond, Washington. For more information, check out DigiPen's web site!
Most of Nintendo's game development takes place at Nintendo Co., Ltd. in Japan, so the positions Nintendo has in the U.S. are limited. If you want to look for a job in this field, you might want to check around for different companies that develop game software. There are many out there!
