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INTERNSHIP DETAILS

2D Game Art Intern

CompanyNex

LocationChina

Work ModeOn Site

PostedMarch 5, 2026

Internship Information

Core Responsibilities

The intern will create various 2D assets, including characters, environments, props, and UI elements, based on design briefs, and will assist in preparing these assets for engine implementation. They will also research and produce initial visualizations like sketches and mood boards for new game features.

Internship Type

full time

Company Size

226

Visa Sponsorship

Language

English

Working Hours

40 hours

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About The Company

Nex is helping families reconnect with the joy of movement through fun, social, and interactive content that’s accessible to all ages. Its award-winning Nex Playground console, launched in December 2023, uses cutting-edge AI, mobile and vision technologies to merge digital and physical worlds, immersing players in the experience using their natural body movement. Nex Playground games range from original sports and fitness titles, to educational games and titles in collaboration with Hasbro and Sesame Workshop. Since its founding, Nex has been recognised as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has been awarded the prestigious Apple Design Award. Nex Playground is also kidSAFE+ COPPA certified, highlighting the company’s firm stance on privacy and safety for kids and families. To learn more, visit https://www.nex.inc or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

About the Role

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. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.

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. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.

Location: Hong Kong
Type: Internship

The Role

As a 2D Game Art Intern at Nex. inc, you will play a vital role in visualizing and building our game worlds. You will work alongside experienced artists to create a wide range of assets, from expressive character sprites and concept sketches to immersive environments and intuitive UI. This internship is designed to immerse you in the full production pipeline, teaching you how to balance artistic flair with gameplay readability. If you are passionate about visual storytelling, have a sharp eye for color and composition, and are eager to see your artwork playable on screen, we want to meet you.

What You'll Do

Create 2D assets, including characters, environments, props, and UI elements, and illustrations based on design briefs.
Research and produce sketches, mood boards, and color keys to help visualize new game features or mechanics.
Assist teams in preparing sprites, texture atlases, and animations for implementation into the game engine.
Occasionally assist in creating promotional artwork, icons, or banners for marketing and publishing

What You'll Learn

Gain hands-on experience with the game art production pipeline, from initial concept sketches to final in-game asset integration.
Learn to adapt your artistic style to match existing project guidelines and maintain visual consistency
Develop the ability to give and receive constructive artistic critique to iterate and improve your work rapidly

Requirements

A strong portfolio demonstrating a solid foundation in drawing and
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate from a program in Fine Arts, Multi-Media, Graphic Design, or a related field.
A genuine love for video games and a desire to understand what makes a game visually appealing and fun to play.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proactive attitude toward asking questions and seeking clarity.

Nice to Have

Basic familiarity with Unity (e.g., importing assets, basic scene setup).
A good grasp on animation principles
Experience with 2D animation software (Spine2D) or traditional frame-by-frame animation.
A basic understanding of user interface design and user experience principles.
Proficiency with vector-based tools like Adobe Illustrator or video editing tools like After Effects.
Participation in past game jams or personal game projects.

We Offer

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

Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are.

We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!

Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Key Skills

DrawingAdobe PhotoshopClip Studio PaintVisual StorytellingColorCompositionSprite CreationTexture AtlasesUnityAnimation PrinciplesSpine2DUser Interface DesignUser Experience PrinciplesAdobe IllustratorAfter EffectsGame Jams