Summer 2027 | 2D Character Artist Intern

Nex•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Nex is seeking a 2D Character Artist Intern to help expand the Party Fowl and Copycat Deluxe universes by designing new characters that fit the franchises’ established visual style while bringing fresh ideas and personality. The intern will gain hands-on experience across the full character art production pipeline, from concept exploration and iteration through polished, game-ready final artwork. They will learn and follow Nex’s art direction, visual guidelines, feedback process, and production standards, and collaborate with Art and Design teams to develop and refine characters. Artwork may ship in a commercial product used by more than 500,000 people daily. Nex creates family-focused, motion-powered play experiences, with safety and privacy as core design considerations. Employees may collaborate across time zones; occasional travel for company events, external meetings, and other business activities may be required depending on the role and location.

Requirements

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 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Design and develop characters that expand the Party Fowl universe while remaining consistent with its visual style and personality.
Take character designs through the full art production pipeline, from concept exploration and iteration to polished final artwork.
Follow art direction, visual guidelines, feedback processes, and production standards to create consistent, game-ready assets.
Work with the Art and Design teams, incorporating feedback and iterating on designs throughout development.
Help evolve the Party Fowl and Copycat Deluxe franchises with new characters and ideas that connect naturally to their existing worlds.