Design Intern - Undergraduate

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

What We're Looking For

Eligibility

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.

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Intern Pay Range

$36.50-$36.50 USD