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How much do game design internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for game design internship in Colorado is $20.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $22.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Game Design Internship?

A Game Design Internship is a temporary position that allows students or recent graduates to gain practical experience in the game development industry. Interns typically assist with various aspects of game design, such as creating game concepts, designing levels, testing gameplay, and providing feedback on user experience. These internships are valuable for building a portfolio, making industry connections, and learning industry-standard tools and processes. They often work closely with experienced designers and development teams to understand the full cycle of game creation.

What types of projects and tasks can I expect to work on during a Game Design Internship?

As a Game Design Intern, you can expect to participate in a variety of hands-on projects, such as designing game levels, prototyping gameplay mechanics, and contributing to brainstorming sessions with the design team. You'll often collaborate with artists, programmers, and producers to help implement features or refine existing gameplay elements. Interns are typically given opportunities to playtest games, provide feedback, and document their design ideas. The fast-paced and creative environment provides valuable exposure to the full game development pipeline, making it an excellent learning experience.

What is the difference between Game Design Internship vs Game Development Internship?

AspectGame Design InternshipGame Development Internship
Required SkillsCreativity, storytelling, level designProgramming, software engineering, technical skills
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, creative departmentsProgramming teams, technical departments
Industry UsageUsed in game studios focusing on design and user experienceUsed in studios focusing on coding and technical development
Common Search IntentUnderstanding design roles in gamingUnderstanding technical roles in gaming

Game Design Internships focus on creative aspects like storytelling, level design, and user experience, while Game Development Internships emphasize programming and technical development. Both roles are essential in game studios but cater to different skill sets and career paths.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Game Design Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Design Intern, you need a foundational understanding of game mechanics, storytelling, and user experience, often supported by coursework or personal projects in game development. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and graphic design software, as well as basic scripting knowledge, is typically required. Creativity, teamwork, and strong communication are vital soft skills to effectively collaborate and share ideas within a development team. These skills and qualities are important because they enable interns to contribute meaningful ideas, adapt to feedback, and support the fast-paced, collaborative nature of game development.
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Infographic showing various Game Design Internship job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Internship, 40% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $42,381 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

GOLFTEC Coach Internship

GOLFTEC

Englewood, CO

$18 - $24/hr

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 226 rated education and training


Job description

Compensation Range: All internship opportunities at GOLFTEC are paid an hourly rate dependent upon job duties, experience level, and location.

  • $18.00-$24.00/hour

Internship Location: Internship opportunities are open at GOLFTEC Centers nationwide, dependent upon Center needs and availability.

Internship Length:

  • GOLFTEC offers internships that are 3, 6, and 12 months in duration.

About GOLFTEC 

Since 1995, GOLFTEC has been focused on one central mission-to help people play better golf. With an unwavering commitment to that goal, GOLFTEC provides a place where golfers of all ages and ability levels can work with an expert in golf instruction to build a game improvement plan customized to their specific needs and goals. And with the aid of technology that gives our students and coaches instant and data-driven feedback, we're helping people find their potential in ways that accelerate the improvement journey. With millions of lessons given and more than 200 locations across the world, GOLFTEC is the world leader in golf instruction.

Key Responsibilities

Selected internship candidates will function as a team member at one of GOLFTEC's Training Centers. While working in a GOLFTEC Center, intern responsibilities may include:

  • See how GOLFTEC manages student relationships
  • Learn how a center manages the schedule book
  • Shadow lessons and club fittings from a PGA Director of Instruction and the other Certified Personal Coaches in the center.

The ideal candidate for an internship will have a passion for golf and helping others develop their game. A customer-oriented approach as well as a friendly easy-going personality are essential. If you are eager to be part of a team of coaches and to learn about professional coaching and club fitting the GOLFTEC internship program is a great opportunity for you.

Requirements

It is highly preferred that prospective interns be currently enrolled in a PGM Program at a PGA Participating University.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with award winning coaches and nationally recognized instructors
  • Performs weekly mock lessons and club fittings with the PGA Director of Instruction
  • Shadow weekly lessons & club fittings given to GOLFTEC Students
  • Handle all incoming calls from customers and informs them of all GOLFTEC services offered
  • Scheduling & adjusting lessons, practice sessions, and club fitting times
  • Greets all visitors and serves as a valuable resource in answering questions
  • Follows up with customer requests to assure satisfaction and to solve issues
  • Perform daily opening & closing functions for the Training Center, including preparing the GOLFTEC teaching system for use
  • Maintains the GOLFTEC Training Center environment, equipment, and technology
  • Keeps a safe and clean Center by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Full-Time employment opportunities available upon graduation

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