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As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for game design internship in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 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 the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 90% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,304 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Onsite Teacher - Paid Internship - Fall 2026

Cyberteck Academy

Fairfax, VA

$50 - $85/day

Part-time, Contractor, Internship

Posted 4 days ago

Job description


Part-Time Contract Job or Paid Internship - Onsite Teacher - Fall 2026.

COMPENSATION: $50-$85 per Single class shift, additional for multi class shifts (2.5 - 5 hour shifts)


About Us:

CyberTeck Academy is a company offering after-school and Summer camp services with a focus on computer science and game design for students grades 1st-7th. We are doing business with hundreds of schools in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.


Website of CyberTeck Academy:

www.cyberteckacademy.com


JOB DESCRIPTION:
No previous experience is required! PAID TRAINING and curricula are provided! This is a great job for college students or part-time job seekers interested in gaining teaching experience and learning more about this exciting field. Classes meet once a week at each school and run for 6 to 8 weeks. Only a minimum of 2 days of availability per week is required!

Teach technology classes at schools in one (or more) of the following VA/MD/DC counties/cities:

Loudoun | Fairfax | Prince William | DC | Montgomery | Howard | Frederick

Training will start in August 2026 & work will follow afterwards.

Virginia Locations

For Fairfax locations, the shift's hours fall between 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm, while for Prince William County's, the hours fall between 1:00 pm-5:00 pm with shifts lasting approximately 3.5 hours in that range (depending on school locations)

There are Saturday classes available from 8:15am-11am US EST or 9:45 am-12pm US EST.


Maryland Locations

Montgomery county shifts hours fall between from 2:45 till 6:45 US EST (as many days as possible needed to teach )


Howard county shift’s hours fall between from 1:30 till 5:30 US EST (as many days as possible needed to teach)



Preference will be given to candidates who can work 3 or more days a week, especially in Howard.


DC Location 4001 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC
Must be available on Wednesdays and Thursdays
The hours will be from 2 pm to 6pm
Start: week of Feb 9 till May, Paid Training will be before then

MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT COMPANY LAPTOPS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT

DUTIES:
Pick up equipment from our local facility and travel to assigned school
Show up ON TIME - we are responsible for children
Set up laptops and related equipment for 8-12 children
Teach Minecraft Programming, Game Design, Animation, and/or Lego Robotics classes
Ensure students safely leave with appropriate parents or staff

QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiar with video and/or computer games
Enjoys working with and teaching kids between 5 and 14 years of age
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to work well independently
Must be able to pass a criminal and sex offender background check
*PLUS but not required - some experience with basic programming, Minecraft, Lego Robotics, or any 3D modeling software
*PLUS but not required - some child-care, teaching and/or tutoring experience

This is a paid internship or part-time SEASONAL Contract position. Paid training will be available for new employees the first month of each season.

How to Apply:
Please send your resume to walaa@cyberteckacademy.com and note that you MUST answer these screening questions:

  1. Are you eligible to work in the United States?

  2. Do you have a vehicle?

  3. Where do you live?

  4. What counties are you willing to work in? (VA:Fairfax, Prince William, DC. MD: Montgomery, Howard, Frederick.)

  5. What weekdays are you available to work during the relevant time for counties you want to work in?

    • Montgomery, MD 2:45 till 6:45 US EST

    • Howard, MD: 1:30 till 5:30 US EST

    • Frederick, MD: 3:30-7:45pm

    • Fairfax, VA: 1:30-5:30pm

    • Prince William, VA: 1-5pm

    • DC: 2-6:00pm

  6. Are you available to work during the relevant times on weekends for your chosen counties?

    • Howard, MD: 8am-12pm Saturday, 11am-2:45pm Sunday

    • Frederick. MD:

    • Fairfax, VA: 8am-12pm Saturday

    • Prince William, VA: 8am-12pm Saturday

  7. When are you available to start work?

  8. Are you available to start training in August 2026 & work afterwards?