About the role
Program Overview
Activision is seeking talented and innovative students for summer 2027 internships. Interns receive a meaningful project, access to tools and resources, and the opportunity to impact their respective teams.
Working Conditions
- Format: All internships are conducted in-person.
- Office Attendance: Hosting managers determine when and how often interns work in the office.
- Relocation: Interns may opt into relocation services, including flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement.
- Stipend: A living stipend is provided to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
Program Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program.
- Graduation date between December 2027 – June 2028.
- Available for 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 and the ability to grasp/apply new skills.
- Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner.
- Works well with others and contributes to team tasks.
- Effective communication of problems, solutions, needs, or priorities.
- Engaged, seeks to learn, and manages time effectively.
- Passion for significantly impacting game development.
- Must apply with a resume and a link to a design portfolio.
Internship Opportunities
Multiplayer Game Design Intern
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.
- Requirements:
- Experience with Unity, Unreal, or other game engines.
- Familiarity with one or more scripting or programming languages (C#, C++, Python).
- Understanding of fundamental game design principles and what makes games fun.
- Strong ability to collaborate with others and incorporate feedback.
- Foundational understanding of competitive Multiplayer gameplay.
- Familiarity with FPS games and recent trends of the genre are a plus.
- Hosting Location: Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)
Zombies Game Design Intern
Assist with creating exciting new Call of Duty Zombies experiences.
- Requirements:
- Experience with Unity, Unreal, or other game engines.
- Familiarity with one or more scripting or programming languages (C#, C++, Python).
- 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.
- Familiarity with FPS or horror games and recent trends within the genres are a plus.
- Hosting Location: Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)
Level Design Intern
Work with the Level Design team to build immersive worlds and gameplay spaces for Call of Duty across Multiplayer, Warzone, and Zombies.
- Requirements:
- Familiarity using any 3D level building tools including Unreal, Unity, Max/Maya, etc.
- Experience with Unity, Unreal, or other game engines.
- Knowledge of Photoshop/Illustrator.
- Enthusiasm for participating in the critique process and ability to execute on feedback.
- Keen interest in game design processes, including level flow, engagement design, visual worldbuilding, and pacing.
- Experience with level editors, creating mods, or expertise in architecture are a plus.
- Familiarity with FPS games and recent trends of the genre are a plus.
- Hosting Location: Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Range: $20.00 - $50.00 hourly (U.S. standard base pay range for new hires across all locations).
- Incentive Compensation: Employees may be eligible for incentive compensation (not guaranteed).
- Compensation Terms: Base pay is based on relevant experience, performance, and work location. New hire compensation is negotiable.
- Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision.
- Health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare/dependent care spending accounts.
- Life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
- 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, floating holidays.
- Compassion, bereavement, and parental leave.
- Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs.
- Free and discounted games.
- Voluntary benefit programs: supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance.
- Relocation assistance (if geographic relocation is required by the company).
Company Culture and Policies
- Commitment to Diversity: Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company encourages applications from women and members of under-represented groups who may not meet every qualification.
- Accessibility: The company is committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
- Evolution of Role: Duties and responsibilities may change at any time to promote and support business and industry relationships.