AI-Native Game Design Intern

Impleo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent's Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG) is seeking a hands-on designer to help shape the next generation of AI-Native games. You will design and prototype AI-driven gameplay systems, balancing mechanisms, and player experiences.

We value deep understanding of AI concepts, comfort with fast iteration, and the ability to transform ideas into playable demos using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Midjourney. Collaboration in a small agile team is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for games and broad knowledge of different game genres.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts (LLMs, generative models, agents, procedural generation).
• Hands-on ability and willingness to experiment and build quickly.
• Experience using AI tools in creative or technical workflows (ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Copilot).
• Ability to think critically about how AI changes game design, not just production efficiency.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguity-driven environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to express design ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype AI-Native gameplay systems, mechanics, and experiences.
• Explore how LLMs, generative AI, agents, and procedural systems can be used as core game design elements.
• Rapidly build and iterate game prototypes (from concept to playable demos).
• Use AI tools to assist in: Game design ideation and balancing; Narrative, dialogue, and world-building; Prototyping, scripting, and content generation.
• Collaborate closely with other members in a small, highly iterative team.
• Refine prototypes into more polished designs through playtesting and feedback.

Skills

Game design

AI concepts

Prototyping

AI tooling

Communication

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Godot

Python

Job description

Business Unit

About IEG

Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG) is responsible for the R&D, operation, and development of the company's interactive entertainment business including games and eSports. Through online gaming, live broadcasts, and offline eSports, IEG assists the company in leading the global interactive entertainment market to create better interactive entertainment content experiences for users.

What the Role Entails

About the Role

We are exploring the next generation of AI-Native Games - games that are designed with AI as a core system, not just a feature.

This role is ideal for someone who loves games, understands AI, and is excited to build things hands-on using AI tools to push game design forward.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype AI-Native gameplay systems, mechanics, and experiences.

• Explore how LLMs, generative AI, agents, and procedural systems can be used as core game design elements.

• Rapidly build and iterate game prototypes (from concept to playable demos).

• Use AI tools to assist in:

  • Game design ideation and balancing

  • Narrative, dialogue, and world-building

  • Prototyping, scripting, and content generation

• Collaborate closely with other members in a small, highly iterative team.

• Refine prototypes into more polished designs through playtesting and feedback.

Who We Look For

• Strong passion for games and game design, with broad knowledge of different game genres.

• Solid understanding of AI concepts (e.g. LLMs, generative models, agents, procedural generation).

• Strong hands-on ability and willingness to experiment and build quickly.

• Experience using AI tools in creative or technical workflows (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Copilot, etc.)

• Ability to think critically about how AI changes game design, not just production efficiency.

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguous, exploration-driven environment.

• Good communication skills and ability to express design ideas clearly.

Nice to Have

• Experience with game engines (Unity, Unreal, Godot, etc.)

• Basic scripting or programming experience (Python, C#, JavaScript, etc.)

• Experience building game prototypes or participating in game jam projects

• Familiarity with AI-assisted pipelines or AI-driven game mechanics

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.