Production Intern (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Production Intern (Gamedev): Participating in various game development aspects of the production pipeline including tracking tasks, taking meeting notes, updating documentation and playing the game with an accent on learning production scope, workflows, and the advanced tools used across modern AAA pipelines. Focus on coordinating schedules, resources, and task management for various project milestones.

Location: Able to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1-2 weeks for onboarding. The work arrangement for the remainder of the program (onsite, hybrid, or remote) will be confirmed prior to the start date and will vary based on assigned team and project needs.

Salary: $21-25 per hour

Company

hirify.global is constantly seeking the best gaming talent worldwide to add to our 30-plus year legacy of game development creating new and iconic franchises.

What you will do

• Acquire essential skills using industry-standard tools and software such as Unreal Engine, Jira, and Confluence.
• Participate in various game development aspects of the production pipeline including tracking tasks, taking meeting notes, updating documentation and playing the game.
• Support mid, senior, and lead producers by coordinating schedules, resources, and task management for various project milestones.
• Enhance your understanding of production fundamentals by assisting with identifying blockers, project planning, and workflow improvements.

Requirements

• Enrolled as a college Junior or Senior (Seniors could have graduated in Fall/Winter 2025 or will be graduating in Spring 2026).
• Pursuing a degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Production, Engineering, or related fields.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hrs / week) for the duration of the program (June 1st –August 21st, 2026).
• Able to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1-2 weeks for onboarding.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Submission of a complete application that includes a resume, cover letter, and, if applicable, a link to a game you helped produce while in school or during a game jam.

Nice to have

• Ability to describe a game dev project where you help a production role.
• Screenshots/videos of a game from school or game jam, where you acted as the producer.
• Industry involvement outside classroom curriculum such as game jams, personal projects and/or contributions to group projects that show going above and beyond.
• 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 your ideas with eagerness to learn and put feedback into action.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive regional salary.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities.
• Company paid holidays, plus additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break.
• The ability to accrue additional paid time-off.