Quick Summary
Real‑time 3D asset creation for games Professional modeling, sculpting, and texturing workflows Optimization techniques for performance and memory Importing, implementing,
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.
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We’re looking for a motivated and creative 3D Game Art Intern to join our team and gain hands‑on experience in real‑time game art production. In this role, you’ll support the art team in creating high‑quality 3D assets—including characters, props, and environments—that enhance gameplay, storytelling, and player immersion.
This internship is ideal for someone with a strong interest in modeling, sculpting, and game‑ready 3D art, who is eager to learn professional pipelines and workflows. You’ll collaborate closely with artists, designers, and engineers, gaining practical experience in how assets are created, optimized, and implemented in a real‑time engine such as Unity.
You’ll contribute to new games, updates, and prototypes, work directly with experienced 3D artists, and see your work tested and enjoyed by real players.
During this internship, you’ll gain hands‑on experience with:
- Real‑time 3D asset creation for games
- Professional modeling, sculpting, and texturing workflows
- Optimization techniques for performance and memory
- Importing, implementing, and testing assets in Unity
- Working within a production pipeline, including feedback and iteration
- Collaborating in a multidisciplinary game development team
Responsibilities
~1 min readWith guidance from senior artists, you will:
- →Assist in creating 3D assets for characters, props, and environments
- →Support modeling, sculpting, and texturing workflows from blockout to final asset
- →Create high‑ and low‑poly models suitable for real‑time games
- →Help with UV mapping, baking, and texturing using tools such as Substance Painter
- →Implement and test assets in Unity, ensuring correct scale, materials, and basic performance
- →Learn to optimize assets for real‑time performance, memory, and platform constraints
- →Maintain consistency with the game’s visual style and art direction
- →Create simple background, environmental, or prop assets as needed
- →Iterate on assets based on feedback from senior artists and playtesting
- →Learn and follow studio pipelines, naming conventions, and version‑control practices
- →Take initiative, ask questions, and actively contribute ideas to the art team
We’re looking for someone early in their game art journey who is eager to grow and learn.
- Strong interest in game art and 3D asset creation
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Game Art, 3D Art or a related field*(Self‑taught artists are also welcome)*
- Basic understanding of 3D art fundamentals (form, proportion, silhouette, topology)
- Familiarity with at least one 3D modeling tool (e.g., Blender)
- Introductory exposure to sculpting tools (e.g., ZBrush)
- Basic understanding of PBR texturing concepts
- Interest in real‑time engines and game development, especially Unity
- Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and iterate on your work
- Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Passion for games and interactive experiences that make kids move and smile
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Experience importing assets into Unity (materials, prefabs, basic setup)
- Experience with Substance Painter or similar texturing tools
- Exposure to environment art, prop art, or character art pipelines
- Basic understanding of real‑time asset optimization
- Interest in stylized, anime, or Nintendo‑inspired art styles
- Enjoyment of party games, sports games, or social play experiences
- A sense of humor and enthusiasm for creative collaboration
- You’ll work under the guidance of experienced 3D artists
- Regular feedback and learning opportunities will be provided
- This internship is structured to prioritize skill development and professional growth
Requirements
~1 min read- A portfolio or personal projects showcasing student or personal work.
- Share your proudest work so far and tell us why you're proud of it.
- Tell us what excites you most about game art and what you hope to achieve after this internship.
What We Offer
~1 min readListing Details
- First seen
- April 3, 2026
- Last seen
- April 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 22
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- April 26, 2026
Signal breakdown
Nex is a motion-based entertainment company that transforms activity into play through fun and social experiences, using AI and computer vision to power games on devices people already have.
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