Game Art and Media Designer Intern
ALTEREA | AGENTS OF INFLUENCE
Game Art and Media Design
About the Company & Project
We are Alterea Inc., an experience design company based in Los Angeles, CA. Through live and digital mediums we create experiences that draw on historical research and emerging art forms to explore and highlight participant agency. Our core team met as undergraduates at the University of Southern California designing experiences that combined immersive theater and interactive gaming.
Agents of Influence is an in-development educational video game that teaches students critical media literacy skills such as research, analysis, and effective conversation. We are seeking a Game Art and Media Design Intern to join our team and support the creation of compelling visual content and art assets to bring the world of Agents of Influence to life. We’re looking for someone who is creative, organized, technically savvy, and passionate about visual storytelling, game design, and the power of games to drive social change. This person will gain hands-on experience in game art and multimedia production within a startup environment focused on education, interactivity, and impact.
This is a part-time, remote, unpaid internship with the potential for increased responsibility and compensation based on performance.
Job Summary
The Game Art and Media Design Intern will create compelling visual and
media content that brings the world of Agents of Influence to life across game
development, marketing, and educational platforms. This role spans three key areas:
designing in-game art assets (UI elements, promotional graphics, visual props),
producing marketing content (social media graphics, trailers, devlogs), and developing educational materials (teacher guides, classroom handouts, instructional videos). You will work closely with our game development, narrative, and marketing teams to maintain visual consistency across all touchpoints—from in-game experiences to social media to classroom integration. This is an opportunity to build a diverse portfolio in game-adjacent design while contributing to an educational product with real social impact.
Priority Application Deadline: May 20, 2026
Application Deadline: June 5, 2026
Internship Period: from June 15, 2026 to August 15, 2026
Introductory Video (please view!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3988ez1UZo
Apply here: https://forms.gle/wSeTASx8gPN1qHDTA
Location and Work Environment
This is a fully remote position, allowing you the flexibility to work from home or another suitable location. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- Reliable Internet Connection: A stable high-speed internet connection (minimum 20 Mbps) is required for video conferencing and accessing company tools.
- Equipment: You should have access to a reliable computer with a webcam and a headset. If needed, the company can provide additional equipment to support your work.
- Workspace: A quiet, distraction-free workspace is essential for meetings and focused work.
Key Responsibilities
Game Art and Design:
- Design in-game art assets including UI elements, icons, promotional graphics,
- and visual props for use in Unity
- Create branded visual assets that maintain consistency across the game and visual
- identity
- Capture and organize in-game footage and screenshots from Unity for promotional and documentation purposes
Marketing and Promotional Content:
- Edit video content such as trailers, developer diaries, gameplay captures, and
- promotional materials
- Create short-form content for social platforms (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube
- Shorts)
- Design graphics and visual assets for social media, website, and marketing
- campaigns
Educational Media:
- Create educational materials that support classroom integration (e.g., teacher
- onboarding videos, how-to guides)
- Design infographics, slide decks, and classroom handouts for educators
- Develop instructional content that helps teachers effectively use the game in their
- classrooms
Production Support:
- Support visual consistency across game, web, print, and video platforms
- Help manage file organization, production timelines, and asset libraries
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive visual storytelling
Qualifications
- Familiarity with graphic design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or Figma)
- Experience with video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, etc.)
- Strong storytelling instincts with a keen visual eye
- Comfortable designing for both digital media and educational settings
- Interest in education, games, storytelling, and/or social impact
- Bonus: Experience creating educational or instructional videos
- Bonus: Familiarity with Unity, OBS, or screen capture tools
Additional Responsibilities
- Work in a timely fashion to meet deadlines and support team projects.
- Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn.
Compensation and Benefits
This is an unpaid internship. There is potential to grow into a paid role.
Application Instructions
Priority Application Deadline: May 20, 2026
Application Deadline: June 5, 2026
Internship Period: from June 15, 2026 to August 15, 2026
Introductory Video (please view!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3988ez1UZo
Apply here: https://forms.gle/wSeTASx8gPN1qHDTA
Additional Project Overview and Details:
Agents of Influence Project Overview
Playtest the game here
- Link to the Game: https://dashboard.staging2.agentsofinfluencegame.com/
- Register as a student with this Join Code [DS3C5]
Further Opportunities
Explore all further opportunities here: All Agents of Influence Internships
We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.