Game Production Co-Op

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About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Must have:
  • In-depth project management experience
  • Knowledge of Excel & Jira or other project management software
  • Experience leading a development project
  • Familiarity with Waterfall & Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for video game development
Perks:
  • Meaningful project & unparalleled experience
  • Tools & resources to learn new skills & technology
  • Collaboration with gaming industry experts
  • Summer exclusive Learning & Development and social events
  • Competitive base pay
  • Incentive compensation (not guaranteed)
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays & vacation, mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free & discounted games, relocation assistance
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Team Name:

Job Title:

Game Production Co-Op

Requisition ID:

R024242

Job Description:

Game Production Co-Op

Player Profile

  • Pursuing an associates, bachelors, or masters and graduating December 2025 – July 2026
  • Enrolled in a college or university that offers co-op programs
  • Available to participate in a co-op from May 19th or June 16th to December 13th
  • 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
  • A passion for significantly impacting game development
  • Candidates must apply with a resume and a link to their code samples to be considered

Co-Op Opportunities

All Co-Ops will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often Co-Ops work in the office Monday-Friday (living stipend provided to all Co-Op).

Co-Op location: Albany, NY

Production Internship: join one of our production teams as they support our games in real time. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who enjoys problem solving and fast paced environments. In this role you’ll coordinate with Producers, Artists, Engineers, Designers, and members of QA. Additionally, you’ll assist in tracking of tasks, document decisions, and assist the production team with administrative requests, archive game assets in a centralized system.

  • In depth experience with project management showcased through school projects on previous employment
  • Knowledge of Excel and Jira or other project management software
  • Experience leading a development project
  • You are familiar with Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies, specifically Scrum.
  • You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with many internal and external groups.
  • You are passionate about video game development

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 2024 summer. All students 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 co-op will directly impact the team you are contributing on. In addition to your day-to-day work, you’ll participate in summer exclusive Learning & Development and social events (virtual and in-person).

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), 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 environment. We 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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com 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 https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .

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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