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Game Design Intern

Gram Games is the studio behind popular titles like 1010!, Six!, Merge Dragons!, and Merge Magic!, with more exciting projects in the pipeline. We are proudly part of the Zynga & Take-Two Interactive family. We do things differently here: we work in small self-managing teams, giving you an incredible amount of ownership, autonomy, and impact.

At Gram, everyone is expected to have a razor-sharp focus on creating a tangible impact on their team, their work environment, and on the overall company strategy. If you are motivated by autonomy, constant improvement, collaboration, and a sense of belonging, this is the place for you.

Position Overview

We are on the lookout for game designers who are enthusiastic about learning, improving their skills, and growing into industry professionals. Join Gram Games as an intern to improve your skills alongside outstanding minds in mobile gaming. Throughout your internship, you'll not only gain valuable knowledge from all that Gram has to offer, but you will also make a substantial impact on the production of a wide range of our games.

At Gram, our interns are integral and impactful members of the team. We're seeking someone who is driven, determined, proactive, and unafraid to take initiative. We expect all interns to make a lasting impact, leaving a significant mark on both our studio and our games. We are looking for a teammate who embodies flexibility, independence, curiosity, and a willingness to explore and dig for answers.

Duration: 6 Months

What You'll Do

• Design levels for Merge Dragons.
• Create content for in-game live events.
• Design and develop tools to improve live operations.
• Research and benchmark competitors.
• Support the achievement of critical metrics by analyzing data and suggesting practical designs and solutions.
• Assist with design documentation.
• Support the team in optimizing monetization and engagement efforts.

What You Bring

• Undergraduates or postgraduates (who have graduated within the past 12 months), studying a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree.
• Portfolio of game design or development work available for review.
• Experience in Game Design with a clear intention to build a career in the field.
• Experience using game engines, preferably Unity.
• Strong curiosity about the F2P business model for mobile games.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software such as Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to maintain strong communication with the team and all associated parties.
• Willingness to feedback, teamwork, and taking on responsibility.
• Strong collaboration skills; adaptable and open to change.
• Focus on product goals, making data-informed decisions, and delivering results.
• Structured working approach tailored to each individual project.
• Interest in learning about the latest trends and developments in the industry.
• Current right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work from the Gram Games London office at least two days a week.

How to Apply?

You can apply with your CV, cover letter, and a portfolio of your work, which may include game jams, personal projects, and/or open-source contributions. Your portfolio can demonstrate both team and solo work.

Your cover letter should address the following:

• Why would you like to do an internship with Gram Games?
• Why have you chosen this specific internship?

Benefits

In return for bringing your expertise to this top-priority role, we offer some of the best benefits in the gaming industry!

• Paid internship, with a competitive salary
• Private medical and dental care
• Awesome onsite chef serving breakfast, lunch, and lots of treats
• Life insurance and the right to opt into our pension scheme
• Access to digital health care services
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Amazing tech to work with and consoles to play and relax with everywhere you look!