2025 US Summer Internship - Game Design

1 Month ago • Upto 1 Years • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision Blizzard offers a 12-week summer internship in Game Design (2025) for students graduating between December 2025 and July 2026. Interns will work on real projects, collaborating with experienced designers, artists, and engineers. Roles include Core Gameplay Design, Systems Design, AI Design, and World/Level Design, each involving specific responsibilities like implementing gameplay systems, designing creature behavior, creating 3D terrains, and scripting events. The internship involves in-person work in Los Angeles, Irvine, or Carlsbad, CA, with relocation services and a living stipend provided.
Must have:
  • Pursuing associate's, bachelor's, master's, or PhD
  • Available for 12-week internship (late May/mid-June)
  • US resident or willing to relocate
  • Resume and portfolio link required
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with Unity, Unreal, or other game engines
  • Familiarity with scripting languages
  • Experience creating 3D terrain
  • Understanding of game design principles
  • Strong analytical and writing skills
Perks:
  • Relocation services
  • Living stipend
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Social events
  • Competitive hourly pay ($20-$50)
  • Potential incentive compensation

Job Details

Job Title:

2025 US Summer Internship - Game Design

Requisition ID:

R023728

Job Description:

Game Design Internship 

Player Profile  

  • Pursuing an associates, bachelors, masters, or PhD and graduating December 2025 – July 2026  

  • Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June 

  • Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US 

  • Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts 

  • Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner 

  • Works well with others and contributes to team tasks 

  • Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities 

  • Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively 

  • Candidates must apply with a resume and a link to their portfolio to be considered 

Internship Opportunities 

All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office Monday-Friday (relocation services and living stipend provided to all interns) 

Potential internship location(s): Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; Carlsbad, CA

Core Gameplay Design 
Work closely with artists, designers, and engineers to create, implement, and polish gameplay around existing systems and mechanics. You’ll learn how game systems and game content work together to create a fun and compelling player experience. 

  • Experience with Unity, Unreal, or other game engines 

  • An understanding of fundamental game design principles and what makes games fun 

  • Strong ability to collaborate with others and incorporate feedback into your designs 

Systems Design 
Leveraging creative and critical thinking, our Systems Designers help drive long-term player engagement through various game-wide systems such as combat, rewards, and activities. Work closely with our design team on scripting events, systems implementation, design documentation, and all things gameplay related. 

  • Familiarity with scripting languages and a solid math foundation 

  • Strong writing skills for wording of abilities, items, features, mechanics, tooltips, and more

  • Analytical skills for evaluating gameplay systems and interpreting player behavior

AI Design 
This position involves the design and implementation of monsters, bosses, creature behavior, enemy spawning, and placement in the game’s world. You will collaborate with our design and engineering teams to build gameplay experiences that inspire, satisfy, and challenge our players. 

  • Possess an interest of how enemy/creature mechanics play in a combat model 

  • Experience designing and building creatures and encounters 

  • Familiarity with AI scripting and logic 

World/Level Design 
A hybrid of game design and art; Level Designers build the highly immersive worlds and gameplay spaces enjoyed by our players. Create fun and interesting levels by utilizing environmental composition, 3D terrain sculpting, and detailed visual storytelling through asset placement. 

  • Experience creating 3D terrain for game engines (Unreal, Unity, Lumberyard etc) 

  • A keen interest in the level design processes including, but not limited to; level flow, engagement design, visual worldbuilding, pacing, storytelling, etc. 

  • Good spatial and layout design skills, accompanied with solid game design sensibilities 

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

Your Platform  

We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2025 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn new skills/technology while you collaborate with some of the best in the gaming industry. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing on. In addition to your day-to-day work, you’ll participate in intern exclusive Learning & Development and social events (virtual and in-person). 

All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided a living stipend to supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs. 

Our World  

Activision Blizzard, Inc. , is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! 

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environmentWe aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! 

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. 

Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. 

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $50.00 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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Founded in 2002, High Moon Studios is an award-winning studio developing for the Call of Duty® franchise, with past development on over 15 titles including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Bungie’s Destiny 2: Forsaken, and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. We employ more than 100 people in Carlsbad, CA, a seaside city in San Diego County. Our pride is our people and the experiences we have successfully created for our fans. High Moon's talent is comprised of gifted entertainment and technology professionals responsible for some of the most successful games ever made. We have award-winning developers, published artists and specialists recognized as among the best in their fields. Our studio has a history of using innovative techniques designed to boost productivity and product quality, which in turn enhances our studio's quality of life. High Moon Studios is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.highmoonstudios.com.

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