Design Intern - Undergraduate at Insomniac Games

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

36.5

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Game Design, Level Design, Scripting, Collaboration, Prototyping, Debugging, 3D Modeling, Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, Visual Scripting, Programming, Creative Thinking, Player Experience, Game Development, Narrative Design

Industry

Computer Games

Description

R-121967 About the Team At Insomniac Games, the Game Design team is responsible for creating high-quality, Game of the Year–level design that is delivered on time and on budget within a highly collaborative environment. Using our internal engine and toolset, Design Interns work alongside experienced designers, artists, and engineers to prototype, implement, polish, and debug gameplay content and systems. This internship offers hands-on experience contributing to real game development projects while learning the full lifecycle of game design—from concept to implementation. About the Role As a Design Intern, you’ll help implement core game content, build levels and gameplay scenarios, and collaborate with senior design mentors to refine gameplay systems. You’ll gain exposure to Insomniac’s proprietary tools, design workflows, and cross-discipline collaboration—key skills for anyone aspiring to design interactive worlds and experiences. What You’ll Do Implement gameplay content such as world authoring, combat setups, event triggering, and scripted structural elements Collaborate across disciplines to prototype, test, and refine gameplay features Use internal tools and engines to create, polish, and debug game systems and mechanics Participate in design discussions and contribute creative ideas to improve player experience Work closely with senior designers for mentorship and feedback What You’ll Learn How gameplay content and systems are designed, implemented, and refined in a AAA production environment Best practices for scripting, level design, and iteration using industry tools How to collaborate effectively across design, art, and engineering teams Experience working with real production assets and proprietary toolsets How design decisions impact narrative, pacing, and player engagement in action games What We’re Looking For Current enrollment in an accredited university Bachelor’s program in game design degree, or a related field, with graduation expected between May 2025 and Spring 2027. A game design portfolio, or links to playable projects, are appreciated Familiarity with development tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, or other 3D modeling software Strong technical skills, including visual scripting or programming experience Basic familiarity with a 3D package such as Maya or 3DSMax; experience with Maya is preferred Experience with level-editing tools (e.g., Unreal, Unity, Hammer) is a plus Passion and knowledge of the game industry and narrative action games Self-motivated, creative, and responsible, with the ability to articulate and act on creative goals Eligibility Students with expected graduation between May 2025 and Spring 2027 from an accredited university. Undergraduate Able to work during one of the following periods: May 18th - August 7th or June 15th - September 4th. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period. At this time, SIE will only consider applicants who are authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain their authorization to work in the United States. Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Intern Pay Range $36.50—$36.50 USD

Responsibilities

As a Design Intern, you will help implement core game content and collaborate with senior design mentors to refine gameplay systems. You will gain hands-on experience contributing to real game development projects while learning the full lifecycle of game design.