Intern - Localization Systems Analyst

Nintendo; Redmond; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit pass

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Nintendo of America in Redmond, WA offers a 10-week summer internship (June 14 – August 20) onsite with mentoring and exposure to industry leaders. You will help build an archive system for Localization materials, gather requirements, and advise on governance and access controls.

The program requires a 3.0+ GPA, enrollment in LIS/Information Systems or related degrees, and familiarity with CMS/DAM or version-control tools. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0+ required.
• Active enrollment in college/university with graduation between May 2027 and June 2028.
• Pursuing a LIS/Information Systems related degree.
• Fluent with CMS, DAM, or version-control tools for archiving.
• Proficient with Windows file management and MS Office tools.
• Familiar with database tech like SQL.
• Ability to tailor tools/workflows to business needs.
• Strong information analysis and system requirement definition.
• Good UI intuition and strong listening/communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the United States; onsite 40 hours/week during June 14–August 20.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Nintendo’s Localization team by developing an archive system for organizing materials and references.
• Research and propose a secure, searchable archive solution with governance and long-term preservation.
• Gather stakeholder requirements for information organization and access control.
• Provide guidance on database design and archival functionality.

Skills

Information analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Curiosity

Work eligibility

Education

LIS/Information Systems degree

Tools

CMS

DAM

Version control

Windows administration

MS Office

SQL

Job description

Nintendo of America

About Nintendo of America

From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

Get Serious About Fun

As a Nintendo of America intern, you will actively contribute to meaningful projects and gain valuable hands‑on work experience with a leading company in the entertainment industry. During the program from June through August, your work experience will be enhanced with mentoring, networking opportunities, and exposure to industry leaders from across the company! Whether you are in a technical or non-technical role, you will be part of a team committed to putting smiles on the faces of millions around the world.

Application deadline is December 1, 2026.

Description Of Duties

• Contribute to Nintendo’s Localization team with the development of an archive system that organizes Localization materials and reference content for future projects and partner teams.
• Research and recommend a secure, searchable archive solution that supports organization, retrieval, version control, governance, and long-term preservation.
• Gather stakeholder requirements for organizing information and managing access.
• Provide guidance on database design and functionality.

Summary Of Requirements

• 3.0+ GPA.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a graduation conferral date between May 2027 and June 2028.
• Pursuing a degree in Library and Information Sciences, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related fields.
• Fluency with Content Management System, Digital Asset Management, or version-control tools for archiving.
• Proficient with Windows file management or administration skills preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as SQL preferred.
• Ability to customize tools and workflows based on business needs.
• Ability to analyze information and define system requirements.
• Strong sense of intuitive user-interface design.
• Strong listening, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential materials in a secure environment.
• Curious, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Able to work 40 hours a week onsite throughout the course of the 10-week summer internship between June 14 – August 20.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is 100% onsite in Redmond, WA.

This internship includes the base pay rate listed below, paid sick and holiday time, and perks such as a local transit pass and access to the onsite fitness center. Given the limited duration of the role, interns are not eligible for full-time employee benefits such as healthcare or 401(k).

Pay Rate

$35—$35 USD