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This internship is for Summer 2021.

Game Design Intern

San Diego, CA

Responsibilities

  • You will help design and develop MLB THE SHOW's feature set.
  • You will identify what users yearn for, and turn it into truly innovative game features
  • You will seek out the best ideas, regardless of where they come from, and make them real
  • You will do what needs to be done to get features in the game and up to our standard of quality
  • You will assist the entire design team by identifying and crafting techniques, structures and tools used to guide the evolution of game design within the studio

Qualifications

  • Existing experience with shipping games (individual, previous internships, class projects where the game shipped or was published are acceptable)
  • A clear interest specifically in Games and Game Design (over game art and game coding)
  • Design prototyping skills
  • Quality written communication skills and the ability to convey abstract concepts
  • Logical thinker with strong attention to detail
  • Positive attitude and a collaborative spirit
  • A good work ethic
  • Ability to think outside yourself and into the shoes of your varying demographics
  • A deep understanding of competitive products and various gameplay genres, and a personal understanding of video game fun

Desired Qualifications

  • Interest in the sport of baseball and a willingness to live and breathe it
  • Major related to any of the following: Interactive Media/Video Games, Computer Science, Economics/Finance, Engineering/Math, Sports Management
  • Experience in game or software development, especially UI/UX
  • Strong math and organizational skills
  • A deep understanding of sports management, specifically nuanced management rules
  • Basic knowledge of scripting languages and code (eg, XML, C++, Ruby)

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