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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. thatgamecompany scores B on the Alion truth index.

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thatgamecompany is an independent video game studio headquartered in Santa Monica, California, known for the artistic, emotionally driven games flOw, Flower and Journey and the free-to-play social adventure Sky: Children of the Light. Founded in 2006 by Jenova Chen and Kellee Santiago, it also runs a large studio in Shanghai, has had its work enter the Smithsonian permanent collection and in 2026 launched the publishing label thatgamepublisher. It hires game engine, graphics, gameplay, build and systems engineers, technical designers, character artists, producers, data analysts and brand, community and social media marketers, including interns in China, Japan and Vietnam.

Join thatgamecompany as a Game Design Intern and craft meaningful gameplay experiences that resonate emotionally with players worldwide.

Responsibilities

- Create and implement gameplay content in our in-house engine, including level setups, node graphs, cutscenes, etc.

- Collaborate with experienced designers to develop creative solutions

- Participate in design brainstorms and playtest sessions

- Use programming skills to implement or refine gameplay features

Criteria

- Currently pursuing a Game Design degree or related majors at a college or university

- Strong attention to player experience and an understanding of game design fundamentals

- At least six months of related experience

- Basic familarity with 3D software such as Maya, Unity, etc.

- Capability to script simple gameplay logic

- Availablity to work onsite in Shanghai for at least two consecutive months

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