Game Designer Intern at Gameloft in Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam

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WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON
Main challenge
This role is for those eager to learn the fundamentals of game design and the full game development process. They'll build essential skills and knowledge, then apply them to support real design tasks on live projects; all while leveling up their careers.
What it means on a daily basis
Study game design fundamentals and analyze game aspects, including design concepts, controls, and fun factors, across genres
Learn the game-making process on a live project and support the main GD on minor tasks.
Contribute to design discussions and decisions.
Write and maintain game design documents (GDDs) for small features, simple gameplay, and improvements to existing features and content (missions, quests, levels), guided by the project game designer.
Learn to find and fix design-related bugs using in-house tools.
Playtest builds with the team.
Who you would be working with
Studio Game Designer Lead, Senior Game Designers, and Game Designer Project Leads
Producers, Artists, and Programmers
Cross-functional game development teams
qualifications
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Understanding of game design principles, game mechanics, level design, and UI/UX
Knowledge of mobile, PC, and console gaming markets and player behaviors
Understanding of monetization strategies, player retention, and reward systems
Ability to balance game systems and gameplay experiences
Basic programming knowledge to understand scripts and technical constraints
Photoshop skills for mockups, UI concepts, and design proposals
Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel for documentation and presentations
Good English communication skills (written and verbal)
WHO YOU ARE
Passionate about video games and industry trends
Creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
Adaptable and open to feedback
Strong storytelling and communication skills
Organized, detail-oriented, and quality-focused
Able to work independently and collaboratively under pressure
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and commitment
Willing to learn, share knowledge, and support team growth
Your recruitment journey
(1) Screening call
(2) Test
(3) Interview
(4) Offer
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU​
Benefit
Internship allowance VND 7,000,000 gross/month
Lunch allowance VND 700,000/month
1 day of paid annual leave per month, Christmas leave, Birthday leave, CSR leave, paid sick leave.
Various training packages, including internal training and e-learning platforms (iLearn, Udemy, O'Reilly,...).
Opportunities to collaborate and train with Gameloft worldwide experts and develop yourselves.
A range of well-being events and policies to support employees physically, mentally, and emotionally.
The opportunity to become an official employee of Gameloft.
Life at Gameloft
A collaborative workplace environment, with over 5+ nationalities, where hundreds of world-renowned game titles were born.
An open-space office, a canteen, a billiard table, a ping-pong table, and a foosball table.
A gaming room equipped with mutiple devices (PS, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, arcade machine,...).
A capable and encouraging team of professionals focused on creating compelling video games.
A global company where you can meet great people around the world.
A fun place to work in the heart of the city.
How to proceed
Ready to level up your career? Apply now and help us create the next great game!
Please note:
To ensure a fair and compliant recruitment process under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), please submit your application through the official job posting, preferably via Gameloft website, Gameloft or Gameloft Vietnam LinkedIn pages, or SmartRecruiters. Applications sent via email or LinkedIn messages will not be considered.
Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose profiles most closely match the role needs will be contacted by our recruiters. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and interest.
What's more?
Want to know more? Visit our websites:
Hanoi Studio website
LinkedIn page
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