Application End Date: January
Start Date: August 2024
Duration: 12 months
Location: London, UK
Internship Type: Undergraduate student, studying sandwich degree that supports a placement year
At NaturalMotion, we make games that wow people. We innovate to create experiences that previously were impossible and that would not exist without us. We take pride in making titles that reach a large audience and in creating communities that last. For the past six years, NaturalMotion Studios has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in the UK games industry by gamesindustry.biz.
Our Racing Studio - responsible for the CSR Racing franchise and the #1 Racing Game on Mobile CSR2 - is one of the most ambitious, successful, and creatively inclusive studios in the UK. Based across three locations – London, Birmingham and Bangalore - the team loves welcoming diverse, humble, straightforward and ambitious talent, aspiring for award-winning excellence. People who want to find a place where they will be supported and encouraged to do the best work of their career.
At NaturalMotion, we embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role, you would work 2 days per week ( Wednesday and Thursday) in our London office and the remaining days at home.
How to Apply?
Please apply with your CV, covering letter and any examples of your work.
Your Cover Letter Should Include The Following
• Why would you like to do an internship with NaturalMotion?
• Why have you chosen this specific internship?
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Production Intern with the right skills and passion to join our Racing game
team. You will work closely with a team of Producers to learn all aspects of production. You will
have the opportunity to run and facilitate small projects and pods. What you help to produce will be shared and enjoyed by millions of our players worldwide.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• You will deepen your understanding of planning and management tools to help plan, track and adjust capacity where needed
• Scoping, prioritising, and driving features with cross disciplines
• Part of your role will be to run standups, update tracking tools, and facilitate teams making sure they have what they need to be successful
Required Skills & Experience
• Undergraduate student, currently studying a degree that allows you to complete a full-time placement in the 3rd year
• Interest in Production/Project Management
• Studying Games Development, Games Technology, Game Production or similar degree
• Communication and project management skills. Ability to collaborate with and inspire
cross-discipline teams to achieve goals
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passion for gaming and an interest in pursuing a career in games
What we offer (eligibility criteria applies)
• Paid internship, with a competitive salary
• Pension plan with a double matching employer contribution (capped at 8%)
• Private medical insurance, dental insurance, and healthcare cash plan
• Life insurance, accident insurance, and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holiday and public holidays
• Annual parties and weekly Happy Hours in the studio
• Fitness reimbursement plan
• Annual season ticket advance and cycle-to-work scheme
• Well stocked kitchen pantries (including drinks, fruit, snacks, breakfast cereals and more)
• Free weekly lunches (on select days)
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