Game Design Intern

Electronic Arts; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts’ Playdemic studio in Wilmslow near Manchester offers a 12-month paid internship with a July 2027 start. The hybrid role requires 3 days onsite and involves conceiving new features, refining gameplay, and Live Ops content design to boost player engagement.

You must be an undergraduate in your penultimate year, eligible to work in the UK and able to commit to a full-time placement for 12 months. This placement provides hands-on experience in mobile game development.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in penultimate year, placement year planned.

Responsibilities

• Concepting new features with focus on player value and product goals.
• Improving existing gameplay content using data and player feedback.
• Design ideation and data input of Live Op content to drive engagement.

Skills

Mobile games knowledge

Data-driven design

Excel/Google Sheets

Communication skills

Live ops mindset

Education

Penultimate year bachelor’s degree (placement year)

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Locations: Manchester, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Role ID

216365

Worker Type

Intern - Temporary Employee

Studio/Department

EA Mobile - Playdemic

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Contract: 12 month paid internship

Start Date : July 2027

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days a week onsite minimum)

The Challenge Ahead

Just 13 miles south of Manchester and a 15-minute train journey, is the attractive market town of Wilmslow. Here amongst the boutique shops and independent cafes and bars is the stunning Playdemic studio. Acquired by EA in 2021, Playdemic is home to the top 10 grossing, BAFTA-winning mobile smash – Golf Clash. Having opened at the beginning of 2020, our award-winning, bespoke studio space offers conventional desk space as well as indulgent breakout areas, meeting rooms and alternative workspaces. The office has been ridgeline-designed to create an environment that encourages and allows our team to do their very best work.

Responsibilities

You will assist in:

Concepting new features, focusing on player value and product goals.

Improving existing gameplay content, using data and player feedback.

Design ideation and data input of Live Op content to drive engagement.

You are currently studying in your penultimate year of an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree with a planned placement year (not a Masters or Graduate student)

You are available to commence a full-time, 12-month placement in July 2027.

You are eligible to work in Manchester without additional visa or relocation support

Skills

Familiarity with mobile games and understanding of the free-to-play genre, market trends, game systems and player motivations.

An analytical and business-orientated approach to game design.

Experience with spreadsheet tools (e.g. Excel, Google Sheets) for use cases like financial modelling or game system design.

A curious, customer-centric mindset: eager to understand the interplay of player needs, business objectives, and design's impact on game performance.

A strong work ethic for fast-paced live game development.

Clear written and verbal communication skills

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 adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and 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.