AI-Native Game Design Intern

Tencent; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Tencent is seeking an AI-Native Game Design Intern to work with a small, cross-functional team. You will prototype and refine AI-driven gameplay concepts, exploring LLMs, generative AI, and procedural systems as central design elements.

The role suits someone who loves games, understands AI, and enjoys hands-on development using AI tools to push game design forward. Ideal candidates will have an interest in game engines and scripting, with hands-on experience in rapid prototyping and a passion

Qualifications

• Design and prototype AI-Native gameplay systems and experiences.
• Collaborate with a small cross-functional team to prototype and iterate ideas.
• Refine prototypes through playtesting and feedback.

Responsabilités

• 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
• Use AI tools to assist in: Narrative, dialogue, and world-building
• Use AI tools to assist in: 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.

Connaissances

AI in games

Prototype iteration

Team collaboration

Playtesting

Outils

Unity

Unreal Engine

Godot

Python

C#

JavaScript

Description du poste

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. As an AI-Native Game Design Intern, you will work closely with a small cross-functional team to prototype, iterate, and refine experimental game concepts powered by modern AI technologies. 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
• Use AI tools to assist in: Narrative, dialogue, and world-building
• Use AI tools to assist in: 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.

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.

Who we are Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life for people around the world.

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.

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.