Marketing Intern (Game Development)

TL;DR

Marketing Intern (Game Development): Participating in brand, franchise, and project marketing for AAA game projects with an accent on campaign planning, brand alignment, and cross-team coordination. Focus on acquiring essential skills with industry-standard tools and understanding how marketing initiatives align with game development milestones.

Location: Remote/Flexible within the United States, with required onsite onboarding in San Carlos, CA for 1-2 weeks.

Salary: $20-25 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a renowned game development studio with a 30-plus year legacy, known for creating iconic franchises like Tomb Raider.

What you will do

• Acquire essential skills using industry-standard project management and analytics tools (Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Confluence, PowerPoint/Keynote, Google Workspace).
• Participate in various game development aspects of brand, franchise, and project marketing, including campaign planning and brand alignment reviews.
• Support mid, senior, and lead marketing team members by organizing marketing plans, tracking deliverables, preparing presentations, and assisting with coordination.
• Enhance your understanding of how brand strategy, franchise planning, and marketing initiatives align with game development milestones and studio goals.

Requirements

• Enrolled as a college Junior or Senior (graduating Fall/Winter 2025 or Spring 2026).
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Brand, Art, Game Art, Game Development, or related fields.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hrs/week) from June 1st – August 21st, 2026.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Able to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1-2 weeks for onboarding.
• Submission of a complete application that includes a resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio.

Nice to have

• Portfolio demonstrating foundational Marketing, Brand or Project management skills, including brand decks, marketing plans, or campaign proposals.
• Exposure to industry-standard marketing, planning, and organizational tools or workflows.
• Industry involvement outside classroom curriculum such as game jams or personal projects.
• Willingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows.
• Ability to communicate ideas with eagerness to learn and turn feedback into action.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities to contribute to active AAA projects and gain a direct view into game creation.
• Professional mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Skill development and team collaboration with onsite and remote teams.
• Flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities for the remainder of the program.
• Company paid holidays plus additional paid days in December.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits package for interns.