[Hiring] 2D Character Artist Intern @Nex

Role Description

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together.

The Role: As a 2D Character Artist Intern , you’ll help expand one of the most playful universes of Party Fowl and Copycat Deluxe , designing new characters that feel like they truly belong within the franchise.

You’ll gain hands-on experience taking a character through the full art production pipeline from early concepts and design exploration all the way to polished final artwork. Along the way, you’ll learn how to work within an established art direction, follow our visual guidelines and production process, and create characters that feel cohesive with the existing Party Fowl universe while still bringing fresh ideas and personality to the world.

We’re looking for an artist who loves making goofy lovely characters and can do more than create a great looking illustration. You should be able to:

• Design memorable characters
• Explore multiple ideas quickly
• Carry a character from initial concept all the way through final game-ready 2D art

This isn’t just portfolio work. Your art has the opportunity to ship in a real commercial product and be seen by over 500k+ users every day.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Strong foundation in stylized 2D cartoon character design, including shape language, posing, color, and composition, especially in stylized and playful character art.
• Strong sense of appeal, personality, and visual storytelling through character design.
• Proficiency with 2D art tools, particularly Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Communicates well, is eager to learn, and takes ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Demonstrates the ability to create 2D props and environment assets, such as trees, buildings, and other in-game objects.
• Familiarity with the Unity engine and a basic understanding of its art production workflow.
• Interest in family play, party games, or creative physical gaming experiences.
• Enjoys playing and making video games!

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
• Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in the evolving gaming field.

Company Description

Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards.

Nex employees may be expected to collaborate with colleagues across different time zones. Depending on the role and location, occasional travel may also be required for company events, external meetings, and other business-related activities.

Important Notice: ⚠️ To protect yourself from recruitment scams, please note that Nex communicates through official company emails ending in @nex.inc. If you receive a suspicious email or message, please do not respond and report it immediately to us.