[Summer 2025] Concept Artist / Illustrator Intern

Who We Are

Second Dinner is an award-winning independent game development studio that is here to make the most fun games in the world. Not super fun games. Not SUPER DUPER fun games. We mean the MOST fun games. In fact, our game MARVEL SNAP has earned multiple Mobile Game of the Year Awards (Game Awards, DICE), Best Strategy Game (IGN), and the Apple Design Award for Innovation!

Second Dinner is a remote-first studio, so while we are headquartered in Irvine, California, most of our team is fully remote across the United States. We want the most talented teammates wherever they call home. A diverse team with varied perspectives makes us a better company and will help us make better games. If you can bring something new to the table and expand our point of view, that's a huge upside. 

About the Internship
As a member of the 2025 Second Dinner internship class, your contribution will play a pivotal role in shaping our internship experience as we enter our third year, ensuring its continued success for years to come! While we're still finalizing the specific dates, we are aiming for the internship duration to be approximately 12 to 13 weeks. This role will be fully remote, but if you are local to HQ, there will be opportunities for you to work from the office.

Our Art Team

At Second Dinner, the art team drives the visual direction of our games and creates a cohesive and consistent experience. We strive to create the highest quality art and we’re always looking for ways to raise the bar! It’s our job as Game Artisans to create, refine, iterate, and help make our games look amazing! We partner with every part of the studio: design, engineering, production, data, product management, marketing, and sound, to make the most fun and visually engaging experiences possible for our players.

Your Role

 We are seeking a talented and passionate Concept Artist/illustrator intern to join the SNAP Creative Team! As a Concept Artist/illustrator intern, you will play a crucial role by creating compelling concepts and visual designs. You will work closely with the Art Director, VFX Artist, UI Artists, Product and Design to develop concepts that drive the artistic vision of Marvel SNAP!

What You’ll Do:

• Create high-quality concept art that communicates visual ideas for assets, characters, environments, and other elements of the game.

• Collaborate with the creative team, product team, and game designers to understand project requirements and artistic direction.

• Develop and iterate on design concepts based on feedback and evolving project needs.

• Produce concept sketches, paintings, and other visual materials to explore and define the look and feel of SNAP.

• Maintain visual consistency that aligns with the visual direction of SNAP.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to enhance the overall vision of the game.

• Ensure that all concepts are completed in a timely manner and meet the required quality standards.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of concept art skills, including character design, environment design, and props.

• Proficiency in industry-standard art tools such as Photoshop, SketchUp, or similar software.

• Solid understanding of color theory, composition, and visual storytelling.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take constructive feedback.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate artistic ideas and concepts.

Nice to Have, But Not Necessary:

• Experience with 3D modeling and texturing.

• Familiarity with Unity.

• Familiarity with the Marvel I.P. and Universe

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled at a university or college and returning there after this internship

• Eligible to work in the United States

Compensation: $35.00/HR

We are an equal opportunity employer that places high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, disability status, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military status, or veteran status.

You must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this position.