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We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. Our mission is to attract and grow a more diverse employee base through the cultivation of our early talent pipeline to shape EA's teams, culture and products. Within Europe, we create an overall enriching experience, empowering interns and graduates with the sense that "EA is where I want to be".
The Challenge Ahead
Criterion - For more than twenty years, Criterion Games has entertained millions of players around the world with our award-winning games, such as Burnout, Battlefield, Star Wars Battlefront and Need for Speed. We are a team of accomplished people who create games with joy and passion. At Criterion, we place enormous value on creative collaboration, fresh ideas, and unique perspective.
Responsibilities
The Game Design Intern will be responsible for assisting in design work within the team at Criterion, to craft high quality gameplay experiences for our players. We are looking for a motivated individual who is eager to support our design and development teams to help us implement and document designs.
With guidance from more senior designers:
- Work within our pods or teams to assist in the execution of design briefs
- Collaboratively produce designs for player experiences that satisfy the product goals and creative vision
- Work in the game engine to help implement and refine the best gameplay experiences
- Contribute to team meetings and playtests with considered comments and thoughts to concepts being discussed or tested
Qualifications
- You are currently studying at a university/vocational school that has a planned internship period (not a graduate).
- You are available to commence a full-time, 12 month placement in July 2025
- You are located and eligible to work in Guildford, UK without the need for visa/relocation support
Desired skills
- Basic experience in designing game experiences on paper
- Basic experience in implementing creative aspects for game experiences in game engines
- Passion for working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Analytical thinking
Take your career to the next level - apply now!
Submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter in English which explains why you would like to complete your internship with Electronic Arts and what interests you in this specific role.
About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.