3D Game Art Intern

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 companys 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 Companys Most Innovative Companies TIMEs 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 FunandIs 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: Full Time Internship (June 1 2026 - August 31 2026)

The Role

Were looking for a motivated and creative 3D Game Art Intern to join our team and gain handson experience in realtime game art this role youll support the art team in creating highquality 3D assetsincluding characters props and environmentsthat enhance gameplay storytelling and player immersion.

This internship is ideal for someone with a strong interest in modeling sculpting and gameready 3D art who is eager to learn professional pipelines and workflows. Youll collaborate closely with artists designers and engineers gaining practical experience in how assets are created optimized and implemented in a realtime engine such as Unity.

Youll contribute to new games updates and prototypes work directly with experienced 3D artists and see your work tested and enjoyed by real players.

You dont need to be an expertcuriosity passion and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

What Youll Learn

During this internship youll gain handson experience with:

• Realtime 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

What Youll Do

With 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 lowpoly models suitable for realtime 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 realtime performance memory and platform constraints
• Maintain consistency with the games 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 versioncontrol practices
• Take initiative ask questions and actively contribute ideas to the art team

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone early in their game art journey who is eager to grow and learn.

Required:

• 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*(Selftaught 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 realtime 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 (Not Required)

• 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 realtime asset optimization
• Interest in stylized anime or Nintendoinspired art styles
• Enjoyment of party games sports games or social play experiences
• A sense of humor and enthusiasm for creative collaboration

Mentorship & Support

• Youll 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

Application Requirements

• A portfolio or personal projects showcasing student or personal work.
• Share your proudest work so far and tell us why youre proud of it.
• Tell us what excites you most about game art and what you hope to achieve after this internship.

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 inSan Jose California USAandHongKong. Learn more about us at encourage applications even if you dont meet more than 50% of the requirements we believe that experience comes in many forms!