About the role#
Join Insomniac Games to help make video games more accessible and inclusive for players with disabilities. As an Accessibility Intern, you will work with accessibility, design, and user research teams to support the development of features across game projects. You will contribute to design, documentation, and inclusive research while learning how player feedback shapes gaming experiences. This 12-week internship offers guidance from team members and practical experience applying accessibility principles to game development.
What you'll do#
- Participate in project discussions and review feature lists and development plans.
- Support accessibility design by organizing and documenting features, including naming conventions and workflows.
- Collaborate with UI/UX and design partners to explore concepts and provide wireframe feedback.
- Review gameplay to identify accessibility issues and document your findings.
- Assist with planning and conducting inclusive research with gamers who have disclosed accessibility needs.
- Observe and assist with moderating consultant sessions and interviews.
- Collect and analyze feedback from surveys, telemetry, interviews, and video to identify player behaviors.
- Develop familiarity with accessibility guidelines and standards.
- Research relevant accessibility news and community resources to support team discussions.
- Prepare updates, documentation, and presentations to communicate findings to development teams.
- Collaborate with research partners and cross-functional teams on expert reviews and accessibility initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Recently completed or currently pursuing a bachelor’s or higher degree in accessibility, inclusive design, game design, interaction design, UX design, or a related field.
- Current enrollment in a Master’s or PhD program.
- Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029.
- Interest in accessibility, inclusive design, and user research.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and manage assigned tasks.
- Foundational ability to work with percentages, rates, and basic descriptive data.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn from feedback.
- Coursework, portfolio projects, or professional experience demonstrating an interest in accessible design is preferred.
- Experience using accessibility features in games is a plus.
- Familiarity with survey tools like Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Burbank, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12-week period).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship.
About Insomniac Games
Insomniac Games is a video game developer founded in 1994. The company creates titles for various platforms and has sold over 70 million units. Its portfolio includes franchises such as Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet and Clank, and Marvel's Spider-Man. The business maintains studios in Burbank, California, and Durham, North Carolina, with a staff size between 201 and 500 people.
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