Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Game Design

Treyarch • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $20 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Activision is looking for talented and innovative students to join our teams for summer 2027. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing to. All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating December 2027 – June 2028
• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June
• Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
• Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
• Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
• Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
• Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
• Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
• A passion for significantly impacting game development
• Applicants must apply with a resume and a link to their design portfolio to be considered
• Experience with Unity, Unreal, or other game engines.
• Familiarity with one or more scripting or programming languages (C#, C++, Python).
• An understanding of fundamental game design principles and what makes games fun.
• Strong ability to collaborate with others and incorporate feedback into your designs.
• Foundational understanding of competitive Multiplayer gameplay.
• Familiarity using any 3D level building tools including Unreal, Unity, Max/Maya, etc.
• Knowledge of Photoshop/Illustrator.
• A keen interest in game design processes including, but not limited to; level flow, engagement design, visual worldbuilding, pacing, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FPS games and recent trends of the genre are a plus.
• Familiarity with FPS or horror games and recent trends within the genres are a plus.
• Experience with level editors, creating mods, or expertise in architecture are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with artists, designers, and engineers to create, implement, and polish Call of Duty gameplay around existing systems and mechanics.
• Learn how game systems and game content work together to create a fun and compelling multiplayer experience.
• Assist with creating exciting new Call of Duty Zombies experiences for our players.
• Experience crafting player quests, puzzles, or events within game development toolsets.
• Ability to clearly articulate and communicate design ideas using text and visuals.
• Enthusiasm for participating in the critique process and ability to execute on feedback.
• Work with our Level Design team to help build the highly immersive worlds and gameplay spaces enjoyed by our players.
• Contribute to creating fun and interesting level content for Call of Duty across our three level design teams: Multiplayer, Warzone, and Zombies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern