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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for game design intern in Washington is $21.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectGame Design InternGame Developer Intern
Required SkillsCreativity, game mechanics understanding, basic design toolsProgramming, coding, software development
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, creative departmentsDevelopment teams, coding environments
Typical TasksConcept creation, level design, prototypingWriting code, debugging, implementing features

Game Design Interns focus on conceptualizing game mechanics, designing levels, and creating prototypes, while Game Developer Interns work on coding, software development, and implementing game features. Both roles often collaborate but differ mainly in skill set and daily tasks, with design interns emphasizing creativity and planning, and developer interns concentrating on technical programming.

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A Game Design Intern assists game designers and development teams in creating and refining video game concepts, mechanics, and levels. Their responsibilities often include brainstorming ideas, prototyping gameplay elements, providing feedback on game features, and conducting playtests. Interns may also help document design decisions and collaborate with artists, programmers, and other team members to ensure the game is engaging and meets quality standards. This role is a great way to gain hands-on experience and learn about the game development process.

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To thrive as a Game Design Intern, you generally need a solid understanding of game mechanics, storytelling, and basic programming or design principles, often supported by coursework or a related degree. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, and graphic or prototyping software is highly valuable. Creativity, teamwork, and strong communication skills help you contribute ideas and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are crucial for turning concepts into engaging gameplay experiences and for learning quickly in a dynamic industry.

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Infographic showing various Game Design Intern job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,649 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

ADAPTIVE SPORTS WINTER EVENT PLANNING INTERNSHIP

Move United

Rockville, MD

$13.25 - $16.25/hr

Full-time, Internship

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Position Overview:

An internship with Move United provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and professional experience in adaptive sports, sports management, events management, and other related fields while helping Move United lead a movement so that no one is left on the sidelines, and everyone gets in the game.

The Adaptive Sports Event Planning Intern will learn about planning and delivering a large scale national adaptive sports event. They will also get to experience other programmatic initiatives.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

The internship involves supporting a variety of event and program logistics from start to finish. Depending on the time of year this internship will get to experience one of Move United’s signature events such as The Hartford Ski Spectacular or Move United Warfighter events.

Assist with all aspects of event planning including curriculum design, venue and event logistics, marketing and onsite experience

Assist with identify assets and local support to improve the event goals; coordinate with organizing team

Assist in coordinating workshops, clinics, social events and other aspects of the overall schedule

Assist Move United staff in elevating and promoting Move United’s overall events and programs

Internship period:

August – December, 8-12 weeks

Other periods may be available upon request (please inquire).

Hours:

Full time for winter intern - Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm EST. Flexible hours to accommodate differing time zones are available.

30-40 hours/week

This internship is remote, except for in-person event attendance. Some office hour experience available at our Rockville, MD HQ.

Compensation:

$50 stipend per day

All travel expenses to events are paid

Adaptive sports training and education

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits can be earned upon request

Additional certificates can be earned through our member organizations

Intern Qualities:

Self-motivated

Takes initiative

Flexible/adaptable to change

Organized with multi-tasking abilities

Ability to work well in a team environment

Minimum Qualifications:

Background in the field, including formal education or equivalent experience (Preferred)

Technologically proficient with experience in using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and Adobe Suite

Effective communicator – comfortable using a range of communication tools

Authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a background screening

Availability to travel within the U.S. (air and ground)

Desired Skills (not required)

Experience using CRM systems (i.e. Salesforce), web creation platforms (i.e. WordPress), and digital marketing platforms (i.e. Constant Contact) a plus

Digital design experience (i.e. Canva or Adobe Indesign) a plus

Accepted interns will be required to:

Complete any training required for the internship

Maintain weekly meetings with the supervisor

Participate in a mid and end-of-internship review

Be responsible for completing the necessary paperwork, if seeking college credits

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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