# Game Design Intern

**Company**: Electronic Arts
**Location**: Manchester
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: internship
**Category**: Design
**Industry**: Technology
**Ticker**: EA
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173941

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## Description

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

You will be joining EA Mobile - Playdemic, a studio located in Wilmslow, 13 miles south of Manchester. Playdemic is home to the top 10 grossing, BAFTA-winning mobile smash – Golf Clash. The studio offers a bespoke workspace with conventional desk space, breakout areas, meeting rooms, and alternative workspaces.

As a Game Design Intern, you will assist in:

- Concepting new features, focusing on player value and product goals.

- Improving existing gameplay content, using data and player feedback.

- Design ideation and data input of Live Op content to drive engagement.

To be eligible, you must:

- Be currently studying in your penultimate year of an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree with a planned placement year.

- Be available to commence a full-time, 12-month placement in July 2027.

- Be eligible to work in Manchester without additional visa or relocation support.

Required skills include:

- Familiarity with mobile games and understanding of the free-to-play genre, market trends, game systems, and player motivations.

- An analytical and business-orientated approach to game design.

- Experience with spreadsheet tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets).

- A curious, customer-centric mindset.

- A strong work ethic for fast-paced live game development.

- Clear written and verbal communication skills.

The internship is a 12-month paid position, starting in July 2027, with a hybrid work model (3 days a week onsite minimum).

We offer a range of benefits, including healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more.

## Skills

### Required
- mobile games
- game design
- spreadsheet tools
- analytical approach
- customer-centric mindset
- fast-paced live game development
- clear communication skills

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