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Visual Development & Animation Intern

Playpower Labs

Playpower Labs

Indianapolis, IN, USA · Remote
USD 20k-25k / month
Posted on Jun 5, 2025

Visual Development & Animation Intern | PlayPower Labs | Remote | Full-Time

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a Visual Development & Game Design Intern to join our creative team! This internship is a fantastic opportunity for students with a strong interest in UI/UX design, visual development for games, and 2D animation. You will work closely with both creative and technical teams, contributing to the design of interactive learning games and platforms. Interns will assist in early concept work and help polish production-ready assets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with our creative and technical teams to develop engaging worlds and characters for educational games.

  • Assist in creating child-friendly and intuitive user interfaces (UI/UX design) for games.

  • Contribute to the visual development of interactive platforms and animation pipelines.

  • Create 2D animations that bring playful, educational content to life.

  • Support in producing high-quality assets using industry-standard tools.

  • Learn from experienced team members and contribute to the refinement of design concepts.

  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and assist in the creation of both conceptual and polished visual designs.

Qualifications:

  • Strong interest in UI/UX design, game design, and animation.

  • A keen eye for visual design, with a good understanding of rhythm and pacing in animation.

  • A passion for creating visually engaging, intuitive, and educational user experiences.

  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

  • Curiosity for how design and animation can enhance learning and user understanding.

  • Familiarity with Figma, Adobe Animate CC, Photoshop, and After Effects (a plus)

  • Any experience with 2D game design (a plus)

What We Offer:

Competitive salary/benefits, fully remote work, professional development, and a supportive, innovative team culture.

Stipend:

The stipend for this role will be in the range of 20-25k per month, commensurate with your experience and qualifications.

Internship Duration and Full time offer:

The internship spans six months and offers the possibility of transitioning to a full-time role, contingent on your performance.