2D Game Design Intern
Playpower Labs
2D Game Design Intern - AI-Powered EdTech Games | Fully Remote
We're hiring interns to power our 2D game art pipeline. If you're energetic, have great taste in art & design, and aren't afraid to push creative boundaries with AI tools, we want to hear from you.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
* ๐ Help design game worlds, characters, and visual themes that make educational content come alive for young learners
๐ Help design game worlds, characters, and visual themes that make educational content come alive for young learners
* ๐ฅ๏ธ Create game UI screens - from early concepts through high-fidelity Figma mockups
๐ฅ๏ธ Create game UI screens - from early concepts through high-fidelity Figma mockups
* ๐ญ Design 2D game assets including characters, objects, backgrounds, icons, and UI components
๐ญ Design 2D game assets including characters, objects, backgrounds, icons, and UI components
* ๐จ Develop mood boards, color palettes, and style treatments that feel cohesive and age-appropriate for K-8 learners
๐จ Develop mood boards, color palettes, and style treatments that feel cohesive and age-appropriate for K-8 learners
* ๐ค Generate and refine game art using AI tools - prompt, curate, edit, and polish until it meets the visual standard
๐ค Generate and refine game art using AI tools - prompt, curate, edit, and polish until it meets the visual standard
* โ๏ธ Edit and composite AI-generated outputs in Photoshop, Figma to produce production-ready assets
โ๏ธ Edit and composite AI-generated outputs in Photoshop, Figma to produce production-ready assets
* ๐ค Collaborate with designers, developers, and learning specialists on fast iteration cycles
๐ค Collaborate with designers, developers, and learning specialists on fast iteration cycles
๐ What We're Looking For
* ๐ฌ Strong visual design fundamentals: color, composition, typography, layout, and hierarchy
๐ฌ Strong visual design fundamentals: color, composition, typography, layout, and hierarchy
* ๐๏ธ A keen eye for art direction - you know what looks right, what feels off
๐๏ธ A keen eye for art direction - you know what looks right, what feels off
* ๐ถ Sensitivity to designing for children: age-appropriate visuals, readability, emotional tone
๐ถ Sensitivity to designing for children: age-appropriate visuals, readability, emotional tone
* ๐ค Ability to work with AI art tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Higgsfield) alongside traditional editing tools (Photoshop, Figma)
๐ค Ability to work with AI art tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Higgsfield) alongside traditional editing tools (Photoshop, Figma)
* โก Eager to experiment, iterate fast, and push creative boundaries
โก Eager to experiment, iterate fast, and push creative boundaries
* ๐๏ธ Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
๐๏ธ Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
* ๐ Proficiency in Figma: components, auto-layout, prototyping
๐ Proficiency in Figma: components, auto-layout, prototyping
* โ๏ธ Illustration or character design ability
โ๏ธ Illustration or character design ability
* ๐ Ability to work with minimal guidance - you take a brief and run with it!
๐ Ability to work with minimal guidance - you take a brief and run with it!
โญ Nice to Have
* ๐๏ธBasic Animation - Lottie, After Effects, Rive, or Spine
๐๏ธBasic Animation - Lottie, After Effects, Rive, or Spine
* ๐Prior experience designing for EdTech, children's products, or 2D games
๐Prior experience designing for EdTech, children's products, or 2D games
๐ข Internship Details:
* ๐ปRemote-firstwork culture
๐ปRemote-firstwork culture
* ๐6-month internship, with potential forfull-time offer
๐6-month internship, with potential forfull-time offer
* ๐ธStipend:โน20,000 - โน30,000/month
๐ธStipend:โน20,000 - โน30,000/month
* ๐ Chance to design real-world EdTech experiences used by millions
๐ Chance to design real-world EdTech experiences used by millions