3D Designer & Game Development Intern (KES 35K)

About the role

Tradestar Kenya Limited is seeking a creative 3D Designer and Game Development Intern to support the creation of interactive 3D content and game‑based learning solutions. The internship lasts at least six months and offers hands‑on experience with both design and programming tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Design and create 3D models, environments, animations, and assets for educational games and simulations.
• Assist in developing interactive game features for mobile and PC applications.
• Create virtual environments and game scenarios using game mechanics.
• Produce concept art, storyboards, scripts, and visual prototypes.
• Optimize 3D assets and game components for performance across devices.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, graphic designers, and programmers to meet content requirements.
• Integrate 3D assets, animations, and interactive elements into the company’s system.
• Support software integration with APIs and emerging technologies.
• Test game features, identify bugs, troubleshoot issues, and improve performance.
• Document development progress, changes, and test results.
• Research and recommend new tools, technologies, and development practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Game Development, Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, 3D Animation, Graphic Design or a related field.
• Portfolio or sample projects demonstrating 3D design, animation, or game development skills.
• Academic, personal or freelance projects in 3D design or game development are a plus.

Required skills

• Autodesk 3Ds Max
• Maya
• Blender
• JavaScript
• PHP
• NodeJS
• MySQL
• Three.js
• Rogue Engine

What we offer

• Monthly stipend ranging from KES 30,000 to KES 45,000.
• Opportunity to work on real‑world 3D and game development projects.
• Mentorship from experienced developers and designers.
• Potential for future employment based on performance.