Internship - Game Design
Key Skills
Job Description
Internship Overview As a Game Design Intern, you will collaborate with a team of designers, developers, and artists to create engaging gameplay mechanics and systems. This internship is perfect for someone who is enthusiastic about game design, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to real-world projects. Responsibilities Design and iterate on gameplay mechanics, levels, and systems Create and maintain design documentation (GDDs) Collaborate with developers and artists to implement design features Playtest and balance game mechanics based on feedback Participate in team meetings and sprint planning sessions Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in game design ✅ Requirements Understanding of game design principles and mechanics Experience with Unity or other game engines Strong problem-solving and communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team A portfolio or design documents showcasing previous work Bonus Skills (Not Required) Experience with level design tools Knowledge of scripting (C# or visual scripting) Experience with QA or playtesting 📈 What You'll Gain A cozy workplace with young professionals An office where you can work 5 days a week, or hybrid/remote if that suits you better :) Learn to work in a startup where you get the opportunity to learn about marketing, events, design, etc. Experienced professionals who can help you with everything and also learn from you! Hands-on experience working on active game projects Opportunity to have your work published and credited
Core Responsibilities
Design and iterate on gameplay mechanics, levels, and systems, and create and maintain game design documentation. Collaborate with developers and artists to implement features, playtest and balance mechanics, and participate in team meetings and sprint planning.
Requirements
Applicants should understand game design principles and mechanics and have experience with Unity or another game engine. They should have strong problem-solving and communication skills, be able to work independently and collaboratively, and provide a portfolio or design documents showcasing previous work.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Arrangement
- Hands-On Project Experience
- Opportunity for Published Work and Credit
- Mentorship from Experienced Professionals
- Learning Opportunities
About Birungi Studio
Industry: Computer Games
Company size: 11-50 employees
Birungi Studio is a social Impact game studio. We believe that through gaming, we can achieve higher awareness among members of the public on issues relating to the impact of human behaviour on nature and planet Earth. Through interactive gaming, we are creating a connection between the content that players love and their strong desire to make a positive impact in the world. We created a brand new social impact game studio to prove we can create inclusive company (our team members have mental disorders & physical disabilities) while building kick-ass fun & educational social impact games!!!