Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Game Design (Game Development)

Location: Playa Vista, California, United States of America; in-person internship. Candidates must currently reside in the US or be open to relocating to the US.

Salary: $20.00–$50.00 hourly

Company

hirify.global develops and publishes interactive entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero.

What you will do

• Create, implement, and polish Call of Duty multiplayer gameplay with artists, designers, and engineers.
• Design Zombies experiences, including player quests, puzzles, events, and gameplay content.
• Build immersive level content for Multiplayer, Warzone, and Zombies.
• Use game engines and level-building tools to develop gameplay spaces and systems.
• Present design ideas, participate in critiques, and incorporate feedback.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s program and graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Available for a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June.
• Experience with Unity, Unreal, or other game engines.
• Familiarity with C#, C++, Python, 3D level-building tools, or related game development toolsets, depending on the internship.
• Understanding of game design principles, collaboration, communication, and incorporating feedback.
• A resume and link to a design portfolio are required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with FPS, multiplayer, or horror games and current genre trends.
• Experience with level editors, creating mods, architecture, Photoshop, or Illustrator.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful summer project with tools and resources for learning.
• Relocation services may include flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement.
• Living stipend for housing, utilities, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
• Eligible interns may receive medical, dental, vision, insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits.
• Access to mental health, wellbeing, fitness, tuition reimbursement, and discounted game programs.