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Games Production Intern, Spring 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Product
  • Glendale, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergrad senior or recent grad in Game Development or related fields, skilled in project management, possess a passion for games, and available for full-time onsite work.
  • You will play game builds for feedback, support project approvals, participate in meetings, facilitate collaboration, manage documentation, and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail
  • Strong sense of ownership, flexibility, and urgency
  • Able to work independently, creatively, and track multiple deadlines and projects
  • Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on building productive and positive relationships with external partners, managers, and peers
  • Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint / Keynote
  • Passion for the latest games and game platforms (Mobile, Console, and PC)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate affinity and familiarity with Disney/Pixar or 20th Century franchises
  • Any prior experience with software development
  • Active gamer, any platforms
  • Project management experience using Airtable
  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
  • An undergraduate Senior or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a degree in Game Development, Business Management or related field
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
  • Possess unrestricted work authorization
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • This internship is a primarily on-site position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
  • Must be able to work FULL TIME hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Responsibilities

  • Play game development builds to generate brand and qualitative feedback
  • Support the approval process of interactive projects in all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring the timely delivery of feedback to meet production deadlines
  • Support a slate of projects, ensuring timely review of submissions across design, art and development builds
  • Participate in weekly recurring functional meetings including taking and distributing meeting notes, ensuring timely follow up on action items
  • Facilitate the coordination and collaboration throughout the production process with internal and external cross functional groups, by taking and distributing meeting notes and tracking action items
  • Support the management/upkeep/archiving of build submissions and documentation, and provide builds to internal partners to support catalog distribution of titles
  • May assist with other production department administrative tasks as requested during the internship

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The approximate dates of this internship are from January 2025 through June 2025.

What are the working hours for this internship?

Interns are expected to work full-time hours, approximately 40 hours per week, for the duration of the internship.

Is this internship position on-site or remote?

This internship is primarily an on-site position located in Glendale, CA.

Are there any specific educational requirements for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class in the semester prior to the internship, or must have recently graduated (within the last 6 months) from a relevant degree program.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this internship in California is $22.00 per hour.

Do candidates need to provide their own housing?

Yes, candidates must provide their own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, CA area.

What kind of experience is preferred for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include prior experience with software development, being an active gamer on any platform, and project management experience using Airtable.

What skills and qualifications are required for this internship?

Required qualifications include excellent organizational and planning skills, strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint/Keynote, and a passion for games and game platforms.

Is there any specific software experience that is beneficial for this role?

Experience with software development and project management tools like Airtable is preferred.

Do applicants need to have unrestricted work authorization?

Yes, applicants must possess unrestricted work authorization to be eligible for this internship.

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