About the role
Role Overview
- Position: Game Designer Intern
- Type: Intern
- Manager Role: No
- Work Model: On site
Main Challenge
This role is for those eager to learn the fundamentals of game design and the full game development process. Candidates will build essential skills and knowledge, then apply them to support real design tasks on live projects while leveling up their careers.
Daily Responsibilities
- Study game design fundamentals and analyze game aspects, including design concepts, controls, and fun factors, across genres.
- Learn the game-making process on a live project and support the main Game Designer on minor tasks.
- Contribute to design discussions and decisions.
- Write and maintain game design documents (GDDs) for small features, simple gameplay, and improvements to existing features and content (missions, quests, levels), guided by the project game designer.
- Learn to find and fix design-related bugs using in-house tools.
- Playtest builds with the team.
Collaborators
- Studio Game Designer Lead, Senior Game Designers, and Game Designer Project Leads.
- Producers, Artists, and Programmers.
- Cross-functional game development teams.
Recruitment Journey
- Screening call
- Test
- Interview
- Offer
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in a related field such as Game Design/Development, Information Technology, Multimedia, Art, Computer Applications, or Product Design.
- Strong interest in gameplay design, game features, and game balancing.
- Good knowledge of video games, game genres, player types, and what makes games enjoyable.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Fast learner, adaptable, and a strong team player who works well under pressure.
- Familiarity with Gameloft games.
Candidate Profile
- Passionate about video games and industry trends.
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Adaptable and open to feedback.
- Strong storytelling and communication skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and quality-focused.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and commitment.
- Willing to learn, share knowledge, and support team growth.
Benefits
- Financial Compensation:
- Internship allowance: VND 7,000,000 gross/month.
- Lunch allowance: VND 700,000/month.
- Leave Policy: 1 day of paid annual leave per month, Christmas leave, Birthday leave, CSR leave, and paid sick leave.
- Development: Various training packages, including internal training and e-learning platforms (iLearn, Udemy, O'Reilly).
- Collaboration: Opportunities to collaborate and train with Gameloft worldwide experts.
- Support: A range of well-being events and policies to support employees physically, mentally, and emotionally.
- Future Growth: The opportunity to become an official employee of Gameloft.
Life at Gameloft
- A collaborative workplace environment with over 5+ nationalities.
- An open-space office, a canteen, a billiard table, a ping-pong table, and a foosball table.
- A gaming room equipped with multiple devices (PS, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, arcade machine, etc.).
- A capable and encouraging team of professionals focused on creating compelling video games.
- A global company with opportunities to meet colleagues around the world.
- A fun place to work in the heart of the city.
Application Instructions
To ensure a fair and compliant recruitment process under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), submit applications through the official job posting, preferably via the Gameloft website, Gameloft or Gameloft Vietnam LinkedIn pages, or SmartRecruiters. Applications sent via email or LinkedIn messages will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose profiles most closely match the role needs will be contacted.