About the role#
Respawn Entertainment is looking for a Game Designer Intern to join the Apex Legends team. You will work with the Senior Lead Game Designer to prototype and refine gameplay features. This is a full-time, 16-week internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with designers, engineers, and other creative staff to develop the vision for gameplay systems.
- Write functional scripts that follow technical best practices.
- Work across multiple disciplines to promote the vision of specific gameplay features.
- Improve features based on feedback from playtesting, design requirements, and creative direction.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program with a graduation date no earlier than December 2027.
- Computer science fundamentals and scripting experience in languages such as Lua, Python, or JavaScript.
- Experience with a game engine or framework like Unreal, Unity, Godot, or SDL.
- A portfolio of game projects.
- Strong attention to detail and an eye for polish.
- Ability to communicate design ideas to non-designers.
- A collaborative attitude and a drive to learn game design theory and mechanics.
- Familiarity with the Battle Royale genre and an interest in multiplayer live service environments.
- Experience with C++ is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Work Model: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This position is paid. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Electronic Arts (EA)
Electronic Arts is a public company founded in 1982. It operates in the entertainment industry with a focus on mobile and console games. The business handles development, publishing, and interactive entertainment technology. Based in Redwood City, California, the company employs over 10,000 people.
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