Game Design Intern (Unreal Engine)

Location: Remote internship for candidates living in eligible U.S. states, with the first week onsite at the studio in San Carlos, California for onboarding.

Salary: $21–$24 USD per hour; the posting also references a $20–$23 hourly compensation range.

Company

hirify.global develops AAA games and franchises including Tomb Raider.

What you will do

• Learn and apply Unreal Engine and Blueprint workflows to prototype, test, and refine gameplay ideas.
• Improve combat and traversal mechanics by reproducing issues, debugging Blueprint logic, tuning gameplay values, and building test spaces.
• Prototype scoped gameplay features such as progression and upgrade systems, movement abilities, systemic encounters, or focused boss encounters.
• Use playtesting and mentor feedback to iterate on playable prototypes and improve game feel, readability, timing, and movement.
• Develop and document repeatable workflows for gameplay and level design, including reusable test setups.
• Explore Unreal Engine procedural content generation tools and document experiments for future use.

Requirements

• Graduated from a college or university program in 2026.
• Degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Engineering, or a related field.
• Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during core business hours from February 1 through April 23, 2027.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Foundational hands-on experience with Unreal Engine and Blueprint scripting through a playable project, prototype, or coursework.
• Complete application including a resume, cover letter, and portfolio or GitHub link.

Nice to have

• Gameplay logic or systems experience involving character abilities, movement mechanics, interactions, encounters, or progression systems.
• Playable gameplay or level prototypes demonstrating experimentation, player-experience awareness, and iteration based on testing or feedback.
• Industry involvement through game jams, personal projects, or contributions to group projects outside classroom curriculum.
• Exposure to industry-standard development software, tools, and engines.
• Willingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows.
• Ability to communicate ideas and apply feedback.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-week paid internship with hands-on contributions to active AAA projects.
• Professional mentorship from experienced game-development professionals.
• Collaborative work with onsite and remote teams and fellow interns.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for interns.
• Access to industry professionals, networking opportunities, and a supportive learning environment.

Hiring process

• Submit the application through the careers site with a resume, cover letter, and portfolio or GitHub link.
• Shortlisted candidates may complete further assessments and interviews.