Game Design Intern-Undergraduate (Game Development)

Location: Burbank, California, United States. On-site internship with a hybrid working policy that may affect the base pay range. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Salary: $36.50 per hour during the internship period.

Company

Interactive entertainment development focused on creating narrative action games and gameplay experiences.

What you will do

• Create and implement gameplay content, including world authoring, combat setups, event triggering, and scripted structural elements.
• Use Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, 3DSMax, or other 3D modeling and development tools to support game design and content creation.
• Apply visual scripting or programming skills to implement and refine gameplay features.
• Collaborate with experienced designers to develop creative solutions and contribute to game development projects.
• Explore how level design, gameplay mechanics, and scripted events combine to create engaging player experiences.
• Learn game design techniques and development workflows through guidance and mentorship from senior team members.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Game Design degree at an accredited college or university; master's candidates may also apply.
• Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029; undergraduate students are eligible.
• Basic familiarity with a 3D package such as Maya or 3DSMax.
• Scripting experience, preferably visual scripting; programming or scripting language knowledge is also acceptable.
• Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, or other 3D modeling software.
• Strong technical skills, including visual scripting or programming experience.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and understanding of game design fundamentals.
• Self-motivated and responsible approach to learning, with the ability to articulate creative goals and turn ideas into actionable solutions.
• Passion for next-generation video games, with knowledge of the gaming industry and narrative action games.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Availability for the entire 12-week internship period during either May 17–August 6 or June 14–September 3.

Nice to have

• Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training for currently enrolled students.
• Experience with Maya.
• Previous experience with level-editing tools such as Unreal, Unity, or Hammer.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience with game development tools and production workflows.
• Mentorship from senior team members.
• Opportunities to strengthen design and problem-solving skills.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage for new employees.