Game Development Intern – Web-Based 2D Educational Games

Flowkade is a start-up creating thoughtful digital learning experiences for children and educators. We combine educational expertise, playful interaction, product design, and modern web technology to make learning engaging and effective.
As our Game Development Intern, you will help build a browser-based 2D educational game prototype for children. You will translate game and learning concepts into responsive interactions, progression, feedback, animation, and reusable game systems. You will work closely with our educational and creative team, with regular opportunities to discuss your work and improve the learner experience.
The exact tools and game framework have not yet been fixed. Together, we will select an approach that suits the prototype, the product, and your learning goals.
What You Will Work On
Depending on your experience and learning goals, you will:
Develop 2D gameplay and interactive mechanics
Turn educational and creative concepts into playable experiences
Build UI, animation, feedback, rewards, and progression
Integrate artwork, sound, and other game assets
Work with player progress and game state
Create components and systems that can be reused across activities
Test, debug, and improve performance across browsers and devices
Contribute ideas about game feel, motivation, usability, and accessibility
You will not be expected to create everything independently. The internship is an opportunity to learn how a game concept develops into a working product through experimentation, feedback, and collaboration.
What We Are Looking For
Essential
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s programme in Game Development, Creative Technology, CMGT, Software Development, or a related field
Basic programming skills
Experience with at least one interactive project, game, prototype, or similar project
An interest in 2D game mechanics, interaction, animation, UI, debugging, and testing
Curious, eager to learn, and comfortable solving technical problems
Authorized to work in the Netherlands
Helpful, but not required
Experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript
Familiarity with HTML5 and browser-based development
Experience with a game framework, engine, or interactive web library
Familiarity with Git or another version-control system
An interest in education, learning design, or games for children
You do not need to know all the technologies in advance. We care about your technical foundation, learning ability, curiosity, and approach to building interactive experiences.
Portfolio
We would like to see something you have worked on before. This could be a school project, personal game, playable prototype, GitHub repository, video, or another relevant project.
It does not need to be commercially released or highly polished. Please briefly explain:
What you personally worked on
Which interaction or technical element you are most proud of
A problem you encountered and how you approached it
We are primarily interested in understanding your foundation, interests, problem-solving process, and potential to learn.
What We Offer
Hands-on experience developing a web-based educational game
The opportunity to improve your programming and game-development skills
Collaboration and regular feedback from educational and creative specialists
Experience with gameplay, reusable systems, UI, interaction, testing, and debugging
The opportunity to contribute ideas and influence technical choices
Work that can contribute to your portfolio
A flexible remote setup within the Netherlands
Internship compensation
Application
Please send us:
A short introduction and your motivation for this internship
Your portfolio, playable build, video, or GitHub profile
Your study programme and current year
Your preferred internship period and required number of hours
We welcome applicants who meet the essential criteria even if they do not yet have experience with every tool or technique listed above.

Work arrangement
Yes