Are you a visual storyteller with a passion for bringing bold ideas, captivating aesthetics, and striking compositions to life? Do you find yourself inspired by game key art, striking studio branding, and memorable digital media designs? Rural Games is offering an incredible, hands-on Graphic Design Internship designed for aspiring visual artists, branding specialists, and creative visionaries. This is a global, remote, and unpaid 3-month opportunity that provides authentic, industry-standard experience working directly on real-world Steam PC games.
Instead of working on isolated test projects or repetitive conceptual drafts during this Rural Games Graphic Design Internship, you will be right at the heart of our studio. Your design work will directly shape the visual identity of our studio and our active game development projects.
Internship Overview : Graphic Design Internship
| Detail | Specification |
| Role Title | Graphic Design Intern |
| Company | Rural Games |
| Location | Remote (Global) |
| Compensation | Unpaid (With Performance-Based LOR & Certificate) |
| Duration | 3 Months |
| Time Commitment | 15–20 Hours per week |
| Openings | 5 Positions |
| Reports To | Art Director |
| Target Flagship Titles | Platform 13 (Psychological Horror) & Zero Drag (Open-World Crime) |
| Eligibility | Students, Freshers, Self-taught Developers, Recent Graduates (18+) |
What You Will Work On: Studio Projects
At Rural Games, we believe that interns learn best by contributing to real, active studio workflows. You will not be tucked away in a corner; you will be an integral part of our creative division, producing visual materials that reach thousands of prospective players across the globe.
Your artistic efforts will directly support our studio branding and our current flagship titles:
- Platform 13: A terrifying, atmospheric psychological horror experience that demands dark, eerie, and unsettling visual themes.
- Zero Drag: An action-packed, open-world crime game built for high-speed thrills, requiring gritty, high-octane branding assets.
Your core focus will be Visual Identity and Marketing Design, capturing the unique mood of each game and translating it into stunning visual assets.
What You Will Do: Day-to-Day Responsibilities
As our Graphic Design Internship participant, your day-to-day activities will be dynamic, creative, and fast-paced. You will be responsible for:
- Social Media Asset Creation: Design engaging social media posts, headers, and promotional banners tailored for Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Branding & Logo Support: Assist the senior team in conceptualizing and designing game logos, key art, and core visual branding elements.
- Promotional Material Production: Build compelling marketing assets, including digital posters, merchandise concepts, and comprehensive press kits.
- Brand Consistency: Maintain and uphold visual brand standards across all public-facing channels and community platforms.
Who We Are Looking For: Candidate Criteria
We are looking for imaginative designers who possess a strong technical foundation and a flexible approach to creative iteration.
Essential Qualifications:
- Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- A rock-solid foundation in core graphic design principles, including hierarchy, balance, and color harmony.
- Exceptional creative typography and layout design skills.
- The ability to accept constructive feedback and iterate rapidly on creative concepts.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Strong foundational digital or traditional illustration skills.
- Prior experience creating branding materials specifically for entertainment, media, or video games.
- Familiarity with basic web design layouts and digital asset formatting.
Who Can Apply:
- Open to current students, freshers, self-taught developers, and recent graduates.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- A strong portfolio is strictly required. Show us what you can design, draw, or build!
- Must possess a stable internet connection and a reliable workstation for seamless remote collaboration.
What’s in It for You: Internship Perks
We want to make sure your time with Rural Games provides immense professional value for your career development:
- Official Internship Certificate: Formal recognition of your contribution and tenure with an indie game studio.
- Letter of Recommendation: Earned through strong, dedicated performance during your 3-month term.
- Real Indie Game Workflow Experience: Gain firsthand insight into how a professional studio manages creative pipelines from concept to final release.
- Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Work directly alongside our Art Director to refine your technical execution and artistic eye.
- Massive Portfolio Building: Add published Steam game branding and professional promotional assets to your resume.
How to Join Us: Application Roadmap
- Stage 1: Application Submission
- Stage 2: Application & Portfolio Review
- Stage 3: Interview (If required based on portfolio strength)
- Stage 4: Selection Email & Official Offer Letter Issuance
- Stage 5: Remote Onboarding & Team Introduction
State your intent to shape the future of indie game aesthetics and apply today for the Rural Games Graphic Design Internship!
To apply for this job email your details to rokincyber@gmail.com