Game Development Intern
ALTEREA | AGENTS OF INFLUENCE
Fall Internship Position (Unpaid)
Game Development Intern
Job Summary
The role of the Game Development Intern is to support the engineering team on a range of tasks related to developing and refining Agents of Influence. This includes scripting gameplay features, debugging, working with assets in Unity, and contributing to UI and level design. Additionally, the intern will help coordinate and analyze playtesting sessions to improve the game's quality and educational impact.
About the Company & Project
We are Alterea Inc., an experience design company based in Los Angeles, CA. Through live and digital mediums we create experiences that draw on historical research and emerging art forms to explore and highlight participant agency. Our core team met as undergraduates at the University of Southern California designing experiences that combined immersive theater and interactive gaming.
Agents of Influence is an in-development educational video game that teaches students critical media literacy skills such as research, analysis, and effective conversation. We are seeking a Game Development Intern to join our team and contribute to the ongoing development of this interactive experience. We’re looking for someone who is technically curious, eager to learn, detail-oriented, and passionate about using games for social impact. This person will gain hands-on experience with Unity development and insight into the creative and technical decision-making that goes into building meaningful games in a startup environment.
This is a part-time, remote, unpaid internship with the potential for increased responsibility and compensation based on performance.
Internship Period: from September 1, 2025 to December 20, 2025
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Introductory Video (please view!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u97XriYhB0
Apply here: https://forms.gle/9xEsHoezZqC4KbDk9
Location and Work Environment
This is a fully remote position, allowing you the flexibility to work from home or another suitable location. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- Reliable Internet Connection: A stable high-speed internet connection (minimum 20 Mbps) is required for video conferencing and accessing company tools.
- Equipment: You should have access to a reliable computer with a webcam and a headset. If needed, the company can provide additional equipment to support your work.
- Workspace: A quiet, distraction-free workspace is essential for meetings and focused work.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and refine gameplay systems and features using C# in Unity
- Assist in debugging, optimization, and platform testing
- Integrate visual and audio assets into the game environment
- Contribute to level design and user interface functionality
- Coordinate and support user playtesting sessions (remote and/or in-person)
- Collect and synthesize playtest feedback to inform iteration
- Collaborate with the design, narrative, and production teams
- Maintain clean, well-documented, and reusable code
Qualifications
- Experience with C# (coursework or personal projects welcome!)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Interest in both technical development and user-centered design
- Organized and proactive in tracking tasks and feedback
- Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
- Bonus: Experience with Unity
- Bonus: Experience with playtesting, QA, or usability studies
- Bonus: Passion for educational games, storytelling, or social impact
Additional Responsibilities
- Work in a timely fashion to meet deadlines and support team projects.
- Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn.
Compensation and Benefits
This is an unpaid internship. There is potential to grow into a paid role.
Application Instructions
Internship Period: from September 1, 2025 to December 20, 2025
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Introductory Video (please view!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u97XriYhB0
Apply here: https://forms.gle/9xEsHoezZqC4KbDk9
Additional Project Overview and Details:
Agents of Influence Project Overview
Link to the Game: https://www.agentsofinfluencegame.com/AoiWIP/ (Username test@123.com, Password: test1234
Further Opportunities
Explore all further opportunities here: All Agents of Influence Internships
We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.