Presentation Design Intern (Game Development)

Location: Remote within eligible United States states, with the first week onsite at the studio in San Carlos, California for onboarding.

Salary: $20–$23 USD per hour.

Company

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

What you will do

• Build skills in Unreal Engine and implement existing animation content in-engine rather than create new animations.
• Find and select animations from the existing library to support scene requirements and in-game presentations.
• Set up and connect existing animations for in-game scenes while following creative direction and established workflows.
• Review scene playback, address animation implementation issues, and incorporate feedback on timing, pacing, and presentation quality.
• Contribute hands-on work to active AAA game development projects during a 12-week internship.

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.
• Complete application including a resume, cover letter, and portfolio link.

Nice to have

• Portfolio showing foundational skills in in-engine animation implementation or cinematic presentation.
• Scene work demonstrating animation timing, pacing, posing, and camera composition.
• Examples of selecting and implementing existing animation assets in a game engine.
• Exposure to industry-standard development software, tools, and engines.
• Game jams, personal projects, or group-project contributions outside the classroom curriculum.
• Willingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows.
• Ability to communicate ideas and turn feedback into action.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced professionals and collaboration with onsite and remote teams.
• Professional development, networking opportunities, and a supportive learning environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for interns.
• Paid internship with compensation aligned to the confirmed work location.
• Unlimited snacks in the office.

Hiring process

• Submit the complete application through the careers site; incomplete applications or applications submitted outside the careers site are not considered.
• Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further assessments and interviews.