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Working student (m/f/d) or intern (m/f/d) Design/character design

NICI GmbH is one of the world's leading brands for high-quality plush toys and gift items. Our characters represent warmth, character and a distinctive emotionality that resonates with people around the world. With a diverse product range, high design expertise and clear quality standards, we are creating a brand that combines tradition and innovation from our headquarters in Altenkunstadt, Upper Franconia. Around 150 employees worldwide contribute to NICI's decades-long reputation for joy, reliability and modern brand awareness.

The market leader is looking for you as:

Working student (m/f/d) or intern (m/f/d) Design/character design

Do you love illustration and character design and want to gain practical experience in the world of plush toys and gift items? Then support our design and product management team as a working student in the development of new NICI characters and exciting product ideas.

What you should bring with you:

  • Studies in illustration, graphic design, product design, media design or a comparable subject
  • Enjoyment of character design, drawing and developing small visual ideas
  • Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
  • Reliable, meticulous approach to work and enjoyment of teamwork
  • Good knowledge of German
  • Availability to work on-site at NICI

Your responsibilities:

  • Assisting with the visualisation of product ideas and designs
  • Collaborating on presentations for product management – e.g. for sales documents or internal coordination 
  • Supporting the preparation and documentation of design and concept meetings
  • Small tasks in the area of packaging & environment illustration (e.g. backgrounds, icons, layouts) and POS design.
  • General support for the design team in day-to-day business

What you can expect from us:

  • A creative environment and the opportunity to gain real insights into the development of NICI products
  • Close collaboration with design and product management
  • Flexible working hours within the scope of your study commitments
  • A friendly, open working atmosphere
  • Free drinks, employee benefits and much more

Become part of our team and gain valuable practical experience in character design and the product development process – we look forward to receiving your application! Please send your detailed application documents by email to: bewerbung@nici.de

Diversity is important to us: We value diversity and welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.