Production Intern

Crystal Dynamics invites dedicated individuals to apply for an internship at our Crystal San Carlos studio. As part of this 12-week program, you will take part in meaningful, hands-on work that contributes directly to active AAA projects. Throughout the program, you will step into a professional development environment where ongoing projects, experienced mentors, and collaborative teams give you a direct view into AAA game creation. This internship is designed to help you build industry ready skills, form strong professional relationships, and deepen your understanding of how world class games are made!

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Enrolled as a college Junior or Senior (Seniors could have graduated in Fall/Winter 2025 or will be graduating in Spring 2026).
  Pursuing a degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Production, Engineering, or related fields.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hrs / week) for the duration of the program (June 1st –August 21st, 2026).
• Able to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1- 2 weeks for onboarding.
  • The work arrangement for the remainder of the program (onsite, hybrid, or remote) will be confirmed prior to the start date and will vary based on assigned team and project needs.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Submission of a complete application that includes a resume, cover letter, and, if applicable, a link to a game you helped produce while in school or during a game jam.

What You Will Gain:

• Practical Project Involvement: Contribute to active game development efforts while learning production scope, workflows, and the advanced tools used across modern AAA pipelines.
• Professional Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced professionals with deep industry knowledge. 
• Skill Development: Expand your skill set, establishing a solid foundation for your professional journey.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside our dedicated onsite and remote teams including fellow interns, building valuable professional relationships within the gaming industry. 

What You Will Do:

• Acquire essential skills using industry-standard tools and software such as Unreal Engine, Jira, and Confluence.
• Participate in various game development aspects of the production pipeline including tracking tasks, taking meeting notes, updating documentation and playing the game.
• Support mid, senior, and lead producers by coordinating schedules, resources, and task management for various project milestones. 
• Enhance your understanding of production fundamentals by assisting with identifying blockers, project planning, and workflow improvements.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Ability to describe a game dev project where you help a production role. Your application will include fields where you can speak to this.
• Screenshots/videos of a game from school or game jam, where you acted as the producer. You can include this on your resume, cover letter, or via a portfolio link. Be sure the content is yours to share and include details regarding:
  • How many people were you working with? What did you do to keep the project on track? What was the outcome?
• Industry involvement outside classroom curriculum such as game jams, personal projects and/or contributions to group projects that show going above and beyond.
• Exposure to industry-standard development software tools and engines.
• Willingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows.
• Ability to communicate your ideas with eagerness to learn and put feedback into action.

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Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation for this internship is $20-25 per hour, plus a stipend to help with expenses during the duration of the program. Compensation is location-based and will be aligned to the intern’s confirmed work location during the program. Interns are also eligible for a medical, dental, and vision benefits package. Your recruiter can provide more information about total compensation. 

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Thank you for your interest in an internship at Crystal Dynamics. We can't wait to see what you bring to our world of game development!