Game Development Intern
Remote – 3-Month Voluntary Placement
Type: Internship (Unpaid, Voluntary – 3 Months)
Location: Fully Remote
Certificate: Provided Upon Completion
Future Opportunities: Full-Time Role Possible Based on Performance
About the Role
Do you love games and wonder how they’re made? Are you bursting with creative ideas and eager to learn what goes into building interactive experiences? At Pearl Lemon, we’re looking for enthusiastic, imaginative individuals to join our team as Game Development Interns — no advanced skills required, just a real passion for learning and collaborating.
This is a voluntary 3-month placement designed to give you hands-on experience in a creative, supportive team. If you show strong potential and commitment, you may be considered for a full-time opportunity after the internship.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be part of a friendly, global team working on real game and gamification projects. With full mentorship, you’ll:
- Assist in brainstorming, designing, and refining game concepts.
- Support the team in building basic prototypes or small playable features.
- Help test gameplay and offer feedback to improve the experience.
- Contribute to creative discussions on storytelling, game flow, or user interaction.
- Collaborate with writers, artists, and developers on fun, meaningful projects.
Who This Internship is For
We’re not looking for game dev pros — we’re looking for people who:
- Are passionate about games and eager to understand how they’re made.
- Bring creativity, curiosity, and a can-do mindset.
- Communicate well and work well in a team.
- Can manage their time and follow through on tasks.
- Are open to feedback and love improving.
- Have a laptop and stable internet connection.
Whether you’ve made a mini game before or just enjoy analyzing what makes games fun, this is your chance to learn by doing.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in a real-world game development setting
- Personal mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals
- A certificate of completion to showcase your involvement
- Remote work flexibility and international collaboration experience
- The opportunity to grow into a full-time role based on your performance
- What matters most is your passion, attitude, and willingness to contribute.
Learning Opportunities for Game Development Interns
At Pearl Lemon, your 3-month game dev internship won’t be spent watching from the sidelines. You’ll actively build, test, and refine real games, contributing directly to projects that are seen, played, and critiqued in real time.
Here’s what you’ll learn during your placement:
Game Development Fundamentals
- End-to-end game design: from concept to playable prototype
- Core mechanics, game loops, level design, and player engagement principles
- Writing clean, efficient, and modular code for gameplay features
- Implementing UI/UX design elements tailored for interactive experiences
Campaign Strategy:
- Working with Unity, Unreal Engine, or Godot
- C#, C++, or GDScript for gameplay scripting
- Integrating animations, physics, lighting, and sound
- Version control with GitHub and project organization best practices
Real Project Execution
- Working with Unity, Unreal Engine, or Godot
- C#, C++, or GDScript for gameplay scripting
- Integrating animations, physics, lighting, and sound
- Version control with GitHub and project organization best practices
Remote Teamwork & Collaboration
- Collaborating with artists, writers, and other developers globally
- Participating in standups, code reviews, and agile development cycles
- Communicating design decisions clearly in a remote-first environment
- Managing tasks using tools like Trello, Slack, and ClickUp
Professional & Career Growth
- Learning how to pitch game concepts and explain gameplay logic
- Receiving ongoing mentorship and feedback
- Building a portfolio of shipped or demo-ready games
- Understanding the game dev pipeline in a real-world studio setting
By the end of your internship, you’ll be equipped with practical game dev skills, real project experience, and a stronger professional identity—plus, the opportunity to earn a full-time position if you deliver exceptional results.
Skills You’ll Gain as a Game Development Intern
Throughout your 3-month internship, you’ll develop a versatile mix of technical, creative, and professional skills that are essential for launching a successful game dev career.
Technical Game Development Skills
- Game Engine Proficiency: Unity, Unreal Engine, or Godot
- Programming Languages: C#, C++, GDScript
- Gameplay Systems: Creating and refining game mechanics and logic
- UI/UX Integration: Building intuitive game interfaces and user flows
- Physics & Animation: Applying physics engines, animation controllers, and rigging
- Performance Optimization: Debugging, frame rate management, and memory usage tuning
- Cross-Platform Development: Basics of deploying games to web, mobile, or PC
Creative & Design Skills
- Level and world-building fundamentals
- Visual storytelling through gameplay
- Balancing game difficulty and player progression
- Incorporating sound and visual effects for immersion
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Debugging broken features or unexpected behavior
- Iterating based on user feedback and internal testing
- Identifying performance bottlenecks and fixing them under time constraints
Remote Work & Professional Skills
- Version control with Git/GitHub
- Agile methodologies: sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives
- Asynchronous team collaboration using Slack, Trello, and ClickUp
- Presenting your work and progress clearly and confidently
By the end of the internship, you’ll have built a robust skillset, project experience, and a portfolio that demonstrates your readiness for a professional game dev role—possibly even full-time with Pearl Lemon.
How to Apply (Read Carefully!)
To apply, please submit both:
- Your CV
- A Loom video (minimum 5 minutes) introducing yourself
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Game Dev Intern
In your video, please share:
- A short intro and anything related to games you’ve explored or worked on (even if it’s a hobby!)
- What excites you about game development
- Why you want to be part of Pearl Lemon
- How you think you’ll add value to our team
- Why this internship is the right fit for you
Applications missing the video or under 5 minutes will not be reviewed. Both the CV and video are required.