About the role
About the internship program
Applications are now open for the 2027 internship program at the Oslo studio. The program is open to students currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at an educational institution in Norway, seeking an unpaid internship as part of their studies.
The program offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced colleagues and mentors, and contribute towards a real game.
Time and place
- Time: January–May 2027
- Place: Oslo, Norway, On-site.
- Requirements: Interns must arrange and cover their own travel and accommodation.
- Perks: Access to free breakfast bar and lunch.
- Future prospects: After completing the internship, interns are welcome to apply for open positions at Funcom.
Your Mission at Funcom
The company is looking for three Design Interns: one Game Design Intern, one Systems Design Intern, and one Narrative Design Intern. Each track involves joining a cross-disciplinary team to contribute to features and content for a real game.
As a Game Design Intern
- Review and playtest features, then share clear and constructive feedback.
- Help tune features to improve the player experience.
- Support the design and documentation of features as requirements evolve.
- Collaborate with designers, programmers, artists, and other disciplines.
As a Systems Design Intern
- Help turn ideas into clear system designs and playable iterations.
- Support the tuning of progression, pacing, rewards, and in-game economies.
- Assist with content implementation using game-development tools and workflows.
- Playtest systems, document findings, and help the team improve quality through iteration.
As a Narrative Design Intern
- Support the development and implementation of storylines, dialogue, and other narrative content.
- Work with writers, narrative designers, content designers, and other disciplines to develop ideas into playable experiences.
- Help structure branching dialogue and maintain clear, up-to-date documentation.
- Review narrative content in game, incorporate feedback, and contribute to polish and quality.
What we're looking for
Professional game-industry experience or a shipped title is not required. The company evaluates candidates based on learning through studies, personal projects, game jams, modding, writing, or other creative work, as well as curiosity and willingness to grow.
For the Game Design internship, it's helpful if you have:
- Hands-on experience making games through personal, academic, or game-jam projects.
- Familiarity with a game engine; experience with Unreal Engine is a plus.
- An interest in analyzing, testing, and improving how games feel to play.
- Experience collaborating in a team, whether at school, at work, or in a personal project.
For the Systems Design internship, it's helpful if you have:
- An interest in systems design, progression, pacing, balance, or game economies.
- Experience exploring these topics through coursework, personal projects, game jams, modding, or detailed design exercises.
- A basic understanding of game engines and the game-development process.
- Some familiarity with gameplay scripting or visual scripting; a willingness to learn matters most.
- An interest in survival games and how their systems interact is a plus.
For the Narrative Design internship, it's helpful if you have:
- An interest in interactive storytelling and in how narrative works together with gameplay.
- Writing, narrative, or content-design work from coursework, personal projects, game jams, or modding.
- Familiarity with a game engine, preferably Unreal Engine.
- Basic knowledge of game design.
- An organized approach to documentation and an openness to direction and constructive feedback.
- Strong command of the English language.
For all three internships:
- You are currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Norway and expect to graduate in 2027.
- You communicate clearly in English and enjoy collaborating within and across disciplines.
- You are curious, proactive, receptive to feedback, and comfortable asking questions as you learn.
Application Guidelines
- Cover Letter: Must answer the following:
- Which of the three internship positions are you applying for?
- Why are you interested in this internship, and what excites you about joining Funcom?
- What do you hope to learn, and how might the experience support your future career?
- What skills, strengths, and attitudes would you bring to the team?
- Portfolio: Include a link to a portfolio or relevant work samples. Narrative Design applicants may include writing samples, dialogue, narrative-game work, or other relevant material.
- Transcript: Attach a copy of the latest academic grade transcript.
- References: Optional, but you are welcome to include references or a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school.
- Deadline: September 23, 2026.
- Language: Please apply in English. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Company Culture and Environment
Funcom is a group of around 300 people across four studios (Norway, USA, Portugal, Romania) focused on online worlds. The Oslo studio houses around 110 people from 29 nationalities.
- Workspace: Relaxed and equal, featuring flat communication and an agile structure.
- Location: Centrally located in Oslo, within walking distance of the Central Station, restaurants, and shops.
- Working Conditions: Flexible 37.5-hour work week.
- Social: Regular social activities are provided to integrate interns and staff.