Intern - Game Design (Slot)

Scopely; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 167,400 - 334,800; Part time

Job summary

Scopely is seeking a Game Design Intern to join their GSN Casino team in Bangalore on a hybrid basis. The role includes contributing to the design and optimization of new and existing casino games, collaborating with various teams, and playing a vital role in enhancing player experiences.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of game design principles, a curiosity for mobile mechanics, and excellent communication skills. This internship promises an opportunity to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of game design documentation and wireframing.
• Hands-on experience with AI productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Participate in conceptualization and design of games.
• Collaborate with art and engineering teams.
• Playtest builds and gather feedback.
• Review game metrics to refine features.
• Support brainstorming for gameplay mechanics.

Skills

Basic game design principles

Curiosity for casual mobile mechanics

Creative problem-solving

Adaptability

Strong communication

Tools

Unity

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Scopely is looking for a Game Design (Intern) to join our GSN Casino team in Bangalore on a hybrid basis!

What You Will Do

• Contribute to Core Design: Participate in the conceptualization, design, and optimization of new and existing slot and casino games.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with art, engineering, and product teams to bring creative concepts to life from ideation to execution.
• Playtest & Iterate: Actively playtest builds, gather feedback, and iterate on designs to continuously elevate the player experience.
• Analyze Performance: Review game metrics and player feedback to help refine features, balance mechanics, and improve engagement.
• Brainstorm & Innovate: Support the design team in brainstorming fresh gameplay mechanics, themes, and feature sets.

What We’re Looking For

• Foundational Design Knowledge: A strong understanding of basic game design principles, including player engagement, balancing, economic loops, and progression.
• Curiosity for Mobile & F2P: A genuine interest in casual and free-to-play (F2P) mobile mechanics.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Strong creative thinking and analytical skills to tackle design challenges and optimize player experiences.
• Adaptability: Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced development environment.
• Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate design ideas clearly to diverse teams.
• Forward-Thinking Approach: A passion for emerging technologies—show us how you are leveraging AI tools to optimize your workflow or stand out as a designer.

Qualifications & Tools

• Basic understanding of game design documentation (GDD) and wireframing.
• Familiarity with standard industry tools for prototyping, scripting, or data management (e.g., Unity, Excel, or PowerPoint).
• Hands‑on experience with modern AI productivity, generation, or design tools to optimize workflows and accelerate creative output.

Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.