Mandatory Internship in Game Development

4 Minutes ago • All levels • ~ $5,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

At Chimera Entertainment, we’ve spent nearly two decades building games that leave a mark. Based in Munich, we’re an independent studio working on original IPs and work-for-hire projects across PC, console, and mobile. This is not your average internship. At Chimera, you’ll be embedded in a real production team, learning from experienced developers and contributing to actual games in development. No filler tasks—just real work, real feedback, and real growth. You’ll be part of a professional pipeline, learning what it really takes to ship a game.
Must have:
  • Enrolled in a relevant study program that requires a mandatory full-time internship
  • Curious, proactive, and excited to grow in a real production setting
  • Comfortable communicating in English (our team is international)
  • Solid knowledge of Unreal Engine (required for all internship roles)
  • A foundation in one or more of the following areas: Game programming, 2D/3D art, Animation, Technical art or design
  • A strong portfolio or GitHub/Artstation/etc profile that shows your skills and potential
Perks:
  • Hands-on experience – Work on real projects in a live production environment
  • Mentorship – Get feedback and guidance from experienced developers and team leads
  • Studio culture – Friendly, flat hierarchies and an open, collaborative team spirit
  • Learning by doing – We support you, but we’ll also expect you to step up
  • 450€ monthly compensation – To help support your internship
  • Well-stocked studio library – Books, games, consoles—creative fuel included
  • Free coffee, drinks, and fruit – We’ve got the basics covered
  • Located in Munich – Join a diverse team working on exciting, high-quality games

Job Details

##### About Us

Great games aren’t just made—they’re crafted by people who care. At Chimera Entertainment, we’ve spent nearly two decades building games that leave a mark, from Angry Birds Epic to our latest IP, Songs of Silence. Based in Munich, we’re an independent studio working on original IPs and work-for-hire projects across PC, console, and mobile.

What sets us apart is how we work. We believe in collaboration, ownership, and an uncompromising drive for quality. We know each other’s strengths, support one another, and challenge ourselves to keep getting better. If you’re looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and make a real impact—Chimera is the place to do it.

##### Your role:

This is not your average internship. At Chimera, you’ll be embedded in a real production team, learning from experienced developers and contributing to actual games in development. No filler tasks—just real work, real feedback, and real growth.

We are currently offering mandatory internships (Vollzeit, Pflichtpraktikum) for students with a solid foundation in their discipline and proven Unreal Engine skills. Whether your focus is programming, art, animation, or technical art—you’ll be part of a professional pipeline, learning what it really takes to ship a game.

The internship is onsite and available immediately. Remote work is not possible.

##### Role Overview

You are:

  • Enrolled in a relevant study program that requires a mandatory full-time internship
  • Curious, proactive, and excited to grow in a real production setting
  • Comfortable communicating in English (our team is international)

You bring:

  • Solid knowledge of Unreal Engine (required for all internship roles)
  • A foundation in one or more of the following areas:
  • Game programming
  • 2D/3D art
  • Animation
  • Technical art or design
  • A strong portfolio or GitHub/Artstation/etc profile that shows your skills and potential

##### What's in for you?

  • Hands-on experience – Work on real projects in a live production environment
  • Mentorship – Get feedback and guidance from experienced developers and team leads
  • Studio culture – Friendly, flat hierarchies and an open, collaborative team spirit
  • Learning by doing – We support you, but we’ll also expect you to step up
  • 450€ monthly compensation – To help support your internship
  • Well-stocked studio library – Books, games, consoles—creative fuel included
  • Free coffee, drinks, and fruit – We’ve got the basics covered
  • Located in Munich – Join a diverse team working on exciting, high-quality games

##### What happens next?

Apply with a CV, a short motivation letter, and a portfolio, that shows what you’re capable of.

This is your opportunity to step into game development—

not just to observe, but to contribute.

If that’s what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

##### About us

To find out more about Chimera Entertainment go to our website: www.chimera-entertainment.de

##### Your application

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About The Company

Chimera Entertainment is an experienced independent development studio for digital entertainment software with more than 20 released games and a focus on mobile and PC games. “Angry Birds Epic”, released in June 2014, is Chimera Entertainment’s biggest international success to date with more than 100 million downloads worldwide. “Angry Birds Evolution”, Chimera's latest production launched in June 2017. 


Founded in 2006, Chimera now employs more than 60 people in the heart of Munich and is the largest team within the developer network of production house remote control productions. The studio has developed more than 20 games across five platforms, including “Angry Birds Evolution”, “Angry Birds Epic”, “Sacred Legends”, John Woo’s Bloodstroke”, “Demolition Dash”, the RPG word-puzzle game ”Word Wonders: The Tower of Babel”, winner of the German Computer Games Awards 2013 (Best Mobile Game) and the massively multiplayer online strategy game ”Warstory – Europe in Flames”. More info about Chimera Entertainment can be found at: https://www.chimera-entertainment.de/

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