Internship 2027 - Design Interns (Game Design)

Location: Oslo, Norway, on-site. The internship runs from January to May 2027; interns must arrange and cover their own travel and accommodation.

Company

hirify.global is a game developer and publisher with studios in Norway, the USA, Portugal, and Romania, creating online worlds and other game experiences.

What you will do

• Contribute to features and content for a real game as part of a cross-disciplinary team.
• Review and playtest features, provide constructive feedback, and help improve player experience.
• Turn ideas into system designs and playable iterations, including progression, pacing, rewards, and in-game economies.
• Assist with content implementation using game-development tools and workflows.
• Support storylines, dialogue, branching conversations, and other narrative content.
• Collaborate with designers, programmers, artists, writers, narrative designers, and content designers.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Norway and expecting to graduate in 2027.
• Clear English communication and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Curiosity, proactivity, openness to feedback, and willingness to learn.
• Relevant experience from coursework, personal projects, game jams, modding, writing, or other creative work.
• For narrative design, strong command of English, an organized approach to documentation, and basic knowledge of game design.
• Applications must be submitted in English with a cover letter, portfolio or work samples, and the latest academic transcript.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with a game engine, preferably Unreal Engine.
• Experience with gameplay scripting or visual scripting.
• Interest or experience in progression, pacing, balance, game economies, survival games, or interactive storytelling.
• Team experience from school, work, or personal projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Unpaid internship completed as part of the student's studies.
• Mentorship and hands-on experience in international game development.
• Relaxed and inclusive workplace with flat communication and an agile structure.
• Free breakfast bar and lunch.
• Flexible 37.5-hour work week and regular social activities.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; early application is recommended.
• Applicants should specify which of the three design internship tracks they are applying for and answer the required cover-letter questions.
• References or a school recommendation letter may be included.