Game Design Intern Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

In this role, you will work closely with Enklu engineers and designers in the Research and Development department to help design and implement new features and mixed reality solutions. You will be exposed to a wide variety of disciplines including scripting, content design, technical art preparation, automation, testing, content development, feature implementation, and product design.

As an intern, you'll be encouraged to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities constantly in order to gauge your aptitude and interest for growth into a full time position at Enklu post-graduation. With the R&D team you will draft high level technical diagrams, modify existing core functionality, create new features, and participate in code reviews. You will be expected to master the product in-and-out to take an active role in improving it for our enterprise clients and creators.

At Enklu, we interface with a wide variety of industries and client projects. Each client we work with has unique project requirements and success metrics. If you interface with clients, you will be expected to communicate professionally and present both yourself and Enklu in the highest regard.

The winter/spring term begins in January 2023 through May 2023, with the possibility of an extension into the Summer term. This is a paid position with a minimum of 20 hours commitment per week.

• Proficiency in C# or Javascript, ideally both.
• 2 years college or equivalent experience.
• Great communication and active listening.
• Time management and punctuality.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving.

More than a product or a company, Enklu is a vision for the future where humans live naturally with technology. And by empowering creators from a diverse set of backgrounds, we've harnessed the power of emergent creativity and pioneered a new kind of 3D experience in augmented reality which is engaging, social, and interactive.

Founded in 2016 by Games Industry veterans to provide accessible augmented and virtual reality creation tools and content, Enklu delivers best-in-class mixed reality software, solutions & experiences that address the growing needs of modern businesses. Enklu's software empowers non-technical users with the ability to create and distribute spatial applications in AR/VR across their organization, at scale.

From Enterprise to Entertainment, Enklu is trusted by some of the world's largest companies including Microsoft, T-Mobile Sprint, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), NBCUniversal, and Tesla.

• We consider people first.
• We lead with integrity.
• We deliver exponential value.
• We succeed together.

At Enklu, you will be empowered to steer the destiny of our organization.

You will be expected to lead and to follow, to consistently expand your capability, and to always do your best. We will provide you with ample opportunity to take on greater responsibility and we expect you to welcome guidance and provide well-reasoned criticism. Mentorship and growth are key to the dynamic success at Enklu. If you are a person that thrives in high-ownership environments and you have a growth mindset we invite you to apply!

Does this sound like a good fit? Email us at careers@enklu.com.

• Include 'R&D Intern' as your subject line (it'll help us to sort through the emails).
• In a cover letter please explain how your previous experiences have prepared you for this role and what you're most excited about in the AR industry! Please also write a few words about how you will contribute uniquely toward the greater good? And elaborate for us something you are passionate about?
• Optional: send along links that best showcase the relevant things you've built and done.