About the role#
Join Insomniac Games as a Pod Development Manager Intern. You will gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of game development projects. You will work alongside project managers and development teams to track progress, manage milestones, and improve the workflows that support game production.
What you'll do#
- Analyze task assignments and project timelines to ensure work fits within established milestones.
- Monitor task progress and remaining work to identify potential delays and keep projects on track.
- Collaborate with people managers to support team engagement, coordination, and alignment.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and team collaboration.
- Update project roadmaps and communicate changes to the team.
- Gain practical experience with project planning, milestone tracking, and cross-functional collaboration.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field, such as game development, production, or project management.
- Expected graduation date between May 2026 and December 2029.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and taking initiative.
- Interest in project management and improving team workflows.
- Alignment with the Insomniac Code.
- Ability to work for the entire 12-week internship period.
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Burbank, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Duration: 12 weeks.
- Schedule Options: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd.
- Compensation: $36.50 per hour.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
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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