Game Designer Intern

thatgamecompany Design

Join thatgamecompany as a Game Design Intern to create engaging gameplay experiences in Shanghai.

Location

Shanghai, China

Compensation

Not disclosed

Level

intern

Type

internship · On-site

Posted by employer 3 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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Skills & Technologies

Maya Unity

What you'll build

Create and implement gameplay content
Collaborate with experienced designers
Participate in design brainstorms
Use programming skills to implement gameplay features

Must have

Currently pursuing a Game Design degree
Strong attention to player experience
At least six months of related experience
Basic familiarity with 3D software
Capability to script simple gameplay logic
Availability to work onsite in Shanghai for at least two consecutive months

Requirements

Experience: 0 years
Education: Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.

Joblaze summary

The Game Designer Intern at thatgamecompany focuses on creating and implementing engaging gameplay content using the company's proprietary engine, which includes tasks like level design and cutscene development. Proficiency in programming and familiarity with 3D software such as Maya and Unity are essential for this role, alongside a solid foundation in game design principles. This position is ideal for students pursuing a Game Design degree who have some practical experience and a keen interest in enhancing player experiences. The intern will work closely with seasoned designers, contributing to a collaborative and creative environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 8, 2026. Last confirmed on thatgamecompany's careers page November 8, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Game Designer Intern role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Shanghai, China.
How much experience is required?: 0–0 years of relevant experience for this Game Designer Intern role.
Where is the role based?: thatgamecompany is hiring for this position in Shanghai, China.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Maya, Unity.
What seniority level is this role?: thatgamecompany targets intern candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Internship for this Game Designer Intern role at thatgamecompany.

From the original posting

Join thatgamecompany as a Game Design Intern and craft meaningful gameplay experiences that resonate emotionally with players worldwide.

Responsibilities
- Create and implement gameplay content in our in-house engine, including level setups, node graphs, cutscenes, etc.
- Collaborate with experienced designers to develop creative solutions
- Participate in design brainstorms and playtest sessions
- Use programming skills to implement or refine gameplay features

Criteria
- Currently pursuing a Game Design degree or related majors at a college or university
- Strong attention to player experience and an understanding of game design fundamentals
- At least six months of related experience
- Basic familarity with 3D software such as Maya, Unity, etc.
- Capability to script simple gameplay logic
- Availablity to work onsite in Shanghai for at least two consecutive months