Internship LiveOps Product & Game Design (GameDev)

TL;DR

Internship LiveOps Product & Game Design (GameDev): Supporting the design, iteration, and optimization of LiveOps features, events, and gameplay systems for successful free-to-play MMO titles with an accent on player experience, data, and business goals. Focus on analyzing game data, optimizing features based on feedback, and researching AI-driven design approaches.

Location: Fully remote within Germany or working from our office in Hamburg-Altona

Compensation: 2420 € gross monthly

Company

hirify.global develops and self-publishes successful strategy titles and data-driven games, and is part of Stillfront Group.

What you will do

• Support the design, iteration, and documentation of LiveOps features, events, and gameplay systems.
• Assist in analyzing game data and KPIs to understand player behavior and feature performance.
• Help optimize existing features and events based on data, player feedback, and design goals.
• Research comparable games and emerging AI-driven design/analytics approaches.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and product stakeholders in day-to-day production work.

Requirements

• Enrolled student at a German university in a relevant field such as game design, economics, mathematics, psychology, or computer science.
• Strong interest in free-to-play games, especially MMO systems, events, and economies.
• Confident working with Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools.
• Curious, analytical mindset and interest in player motivation and data-driven decision-making.
• Very good written and spoken English.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid, full-time internship for 4-6 months, with the option to continue as a Working Student.
• Competitive compensation and a healthy work-life balance.
• Fully remote within Germany or working from our office in Hamburg-Altona.
• Direct mentorship and close collaboration with experienced Live Ops and Product Designers.
• A learning-focused environment with real responsibility and exposure to live games.
• Flat hierarchies, agile ways of working, and room to grow professionally.