New Nintendo job listing pops up for “IP Art Asset Specialist”, related to movie work

Nintendo has put up a new job listing on its website for an “IP Art Asset Specialist”. Among other things, this person will be involved with evaluating artwork for use in movies.

Here’s the full rundown of expected responsibilities:

• An individual contributor that supports the Director of Intellectual Property (IP) Management in evaluating various artwork and submissions for products and promotional materials using Nintendo game characters and franchises such as Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda, and Splatoon.
• Evaluate artwork submissions to ensure the usage and design of Nintendo characters and/or other IP used within the overall design are in compliance with the Nintendo Style Guidelines. The artwork may be stand-alone items or Nintendo characters or IP incorporated into merchandise, including toys, figures and clothing; promotional materials for events including objects and full-body suits; and character proposals and artwork for use in movies and external websites.
• Create reports and provide feedback and instructions to submitters and licensees on how to appropriately modify drawings and other submissions to meet compliance standards under the guidance of the Director of IP Management.
• Create reference materials and documentation of game characters for licensees including 3D character posing, multi-view drawing, and color coordination.
• Work directly with Director of IP Management and as needed the Nintendo Japan Licensing team to maintain Nintendo’s high standard of artwork quality and protect Nintendo IP and character images.

We just recently heard from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima via an interview that the company is heavily pursuing movies. He indicated that the company isn’t interested in live-action at the moment, but would like to have something ready within the next few years.

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