Game Designer Intern - Summer 2027 (Apex Legends)

Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when accomplished people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry. You can learn more about our studio and values at Respawn.com/studio. 

Respawn Entertainment is looking for a Game Designer Intern to join us on the Apex Legends Team. Reporting to the Senior Lead Game Designer you will work in a team to help prototype and refine gameplay features in Apex Legends. 

Responsibilities:

• Work with designers, engineers and other creative to develop the vision and improve compelling gameplay systems 
• Write functional script that aligns with technical best practices 
• Align and collaborate with multiple disciplines to promote the vision of gameplay features. 
• Improve on features based on playtesting, design requirements, and creative direction 

Requirements:

• Computer science fundamentals and scripting experience (Lua, Python, JavaScript, etc.) 
• An interest & passion in creating gameplay systems, mechanics and game modes 
• A strong attention to detail and an eye for polish
• A collaborative and inclusive attitude, ask questions, learn and adapt 
• Communicate design ideas and requirements to non-designers 
• Experience with a game engine or framework (Unreal, Unity, Godot, SDL, etc.) 
• Drive to learn and comprehend the game design process, specifically game mechanics and design theory 

Nice To Have:

• Experience with C++ 
• Portfolio of game projects 
• Interest and passion working in a multiplayer live service environment 
• Familiarity with the Battle Royale genre 

At this time, we are considering Undergraduate students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program, slated to graduate no earlier than December 2027. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 16-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please ensure that your graduation date is visible on your resume.

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