Location: Los Angeles, USA
All Game Designers at Riot have a base set of skills: you design, tweak, and optimize the player experience. Your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity aid in crafting in- and out-of-game experiences that engage and surprise players.
As a Technical Game Design Intern, you will work extensively in technical problem spaces, building tools and systems that unlock themselves and other game designers, and also own key gameplay designs. In your application, you will select which product you prefer to apply for.
Potential Responsibilities:
League of Legends
Work on live operations and new content for one of the core gameplay expressions of League of Legends (Summoner’s Rift or ARAM: Mayhem)
Work on champion abilities, items, augments, or supporting game systems
Collaborate with Designers and Engineers to add features and workflows to existing tools and pipelines to help the team work efficiently, or tackle unforeseen gameplay problems
Teamfight Tactics
Work on the TFT Gameplay initiative, contributing directly to a set that will be released in 2027
Work on Traits, champions, champion abilities, or supporting systems such as the set mechanic
Collaborate with Designers and Engineers to add features and workflows to existing tools and pipelines to help the team work efficiently, or tackle unforeseen gameplay problems
Required Qualifications:
Graduating in the 2026 or 2027 academic year studying Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology related field
Completed courses or related work experience in data structures and algorithms
Coding experience using C++ and Blueprints in Unreal Engine
Deep gameplay experience with League of Legends or TFT
Experience collaborating through testing, tuning, and partnering with designers, engineers, and artists to reach player experience goal
Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Desired Qualifications:
Unreal or Game Engine experience, specifically with building character abilities
Experience working in data-driven setups such as spreadsheets, scripts, config tables
Experience reading, modifying, and improving code or Blueprints built by others
Demonstrated understanding of animation timing, hit impact, and incorporating player feedback
Demonstrated experience creating a prototype, mod, or school project that shows your design and implementation experience.
Experience playing Ranked League of Legends or TFT
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Work Authorization:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
Applications Close Monday, January 4th, 2027
at 11:59pm PT
Our Perks:
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Remote Only) The hourly rate for this internship is USD $44.86
Location: Los Angeles, USA
As a Game Producer Intern, you’ll lead passionate cross-functional teams in crafting creative content and incredible experiences for players around the world. By encouraging teams to collaborate, you’ll drive development, smashing through obstacles and driving products into players’ hands. You’ll exceed expectations by helping concept, deliver, improve, and influence creative projects at every stage of production.
As a Game Producer Intern on Teamfight Tactics, you will report to a Game Producer and will support production on one or more projects during your time with us. Projects could span areas from game content production, to feature creation, to events, or even internal developer-facing projects.
You will get hands-on experience with and exposure to a broad swath of game production, from assisting with ceremonies like production discipline meetings and sprint ceremonies, to evaluating product results, leading team activities like brainstorming, communicating with stakeholders, and anything else required to ship world class features, content, and experiences to players.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate team activities, including standups, reviews, and/or retrospectives.
Collaborate with other producers and leads to:
Develop roadmaps and future plans for our products.
Support teams by applying best practices from Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall or other
Shadow other game production activities, including Events delivery, Content Production, Feature Development etc.
Work with Art, Design, Engineering & QA to ensure team members from those disciplines are set up for success on your project
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a MBA or graduate degree program (Master’s, Ph.D)
Graduating during the 2028 calendar year
Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
Passion about game development and project leadership
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
Desired Qualifications:
Understanding or practical experience of application of Agile and Lean development process and practices
Degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related field with equivalent experience
Extensive knowledge of Teamfight Tactics or similar game genres
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will certainly be looking at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Applications Close Monday, January 4th, 2027
at 11:59pm PT
Our Perks:
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Remote Only)
The hourly rate for this internship is USD $54.62 hourly
Location: Los Angeles, USA
As an
Insights Analyst Intern
on the
League of Legends
team, you will help game developers better understand players and make data-informed decisions that improve the League experience. You'll work with game data to analyze player behavior, track game health and product performance, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights through reports, dashboards, and presentations.
The Insights discipline helps empower Rioters' decision-making to be more data-informed. We're an interdisciplinary group of scientists, consultants, researchers and strategists from all sorts of backgrounds who join together to represent and advocate for gamers around the world. We believe that illuminating the globally diverse experiences, behaviors, and needs of gamers is essential to Riot living up to our player-focused mission. We're a group united by our love of games, science, and helping others succeed.
Responsibilities:
Analyze League of Legends player behavior and game performance: Use data to explore player engagement, gameplay patterns, and interactions with game features and content.
Build reports and dashboards: Create and maintain data visualizations using Tableau or similar tools to help teams monitor key metrics, identify trends, and understand game performance.
Turn data into actionable insights: Interpret analytical findings, identify meaningful patterns, and communicate what they mean for players and the game.
Present analytical findings: Develop clear presentations and visual storytelling to share insights with stakeholders from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work with other analysts, researchers, game developers, and partners to understand business questions, explore data, and support data-informed decision-making.
Learn and grow your analytical craft: Develop your technical and analytical skills through hands-on projects, mentorship, and exposure to the challenges of operating a live game.
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an MBA or graduate degree program (Master's or Ph.D.) in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
Graduating during the 2028 calendar year
Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
Foundational knowledge of statistics and analytical methods, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with curiosity to explore questions and learn new approaches.
Eagerness to learn, openness to feedback, and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
Experience creating reports or presentations that communicate data and findings clearly to an audience, through academic projects, internships, or professional experience.
Proficiency in SQL, including querying, joining, and aggregating data to answer analytical questions.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience using Tableau or other data visualization tools to build dashboards, reports, or interactive visualizations.
Experience using Sparks, Python or another programming language for data analysis.
Experience working with large datasets to answer business, product, or player behavior questions through coursework, personal projects, or internships.
Experience with AI-assisted analytical workflows, such as using AI tools to support data exploration, develop reports, or build dashboards.
Familiarity with League of Legends' ecosystem, including its gameplay, player communities, and live-service content.
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Applications close Friday, January 4th, 2027 at 11:59pm PT
Our Perks:
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
(Remote Only)
The hourly rate for this internship is USD $54.23
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
Location: Los Angeles, USA
As a
Technical Artist
, you will focus on supporting artists with art asset prototypes so they can realize their work in-game. You will work with artists across all departments from modeling to lighting to ensure all assets work within the scope of the technical pipeline requirements. Working closely with each artistic department, you will standardize and improve development processes for the production of in game assets, materials, shaders, and scalable development pipelines.
As a Rendering Technical Artist Intern on League, you will focus on supporting artists with shaders, materials, and art asset prototypes so they can realize their work in-game. You will work with artists across all departments from modeling to VFX to ensure all assets work within the scope of the technical pipeline requirements. Working closely with each artistic department, you will help standardize and improve development processes for the production of assets, materials, shaders, and interactions in the pipeline.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate directly with Art and Design disciplines to understand desired visual behaviors and translate them into specific visual outputs
Produce shaders and materials that help the team realize visual targets for environments, characters, VFX, and/or UI
Optimize 2D and 3D content as necessary to meet the technical requirements for League
Interface with producers and Art leads when assessing and completing tasks
Use your skills as a 3D generalist to improve, maintain and provide support for Art workflows on League
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a college, university or non degree program
Graduating in the 2028 calendar year
Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
Real-time shading experience with GLSL, HLSL, or node-based material workflows
Experience with content creation tools, such as Maya, Photoshop, and/or Substance
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in game development using modern engines, such as Unity or Unreal
Understanding of 3D math and linear algebra
Experience creating and/or lighting 3D environments and characters
Experience creating bespoke materials for environments, characters, VFX, or UI
Exposure to shader performance fundamentals and engine profiling tools
Exposure to digital asset repositories, such as Perforce
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
General Portfolio Advice:
Please limit application submission to 1 role. You will automatically be considered for similar roles based on your portfolio
Online format is preferred (Artstation, personal websites, etc.)
If you have private work that is under NDA, please include the password in your application. Otherwise, we recommend you do not password protect your portfolio
Test that your Portfolio or reel is accessible. Please include access to your portfolio on your resume in addition to the application form in case the link breaks
Ensure your portfolio showcases your best work
Fan Art? Sure! It shows your versatility as it relates directly to our art style
Depending on the role, immersing yourself in the game to get the feel, tone and look can go a long way for your portfolio
Applications close Monday, January 4th, 2027 at 11:59pm PT
Our Perks:
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Remote Only)
The hourly rate for this internship is USD $40.34 per hour.
Location: Los Angeles, USA
As a
Lighting Artist
, you will focus on building and executing our lighting workflows to realize the product’s creative direction in-game. You will work with art direction, technical artists, and rendering engineers to collaborate in developing the right tools, shaders, technical budgets, and art assets to hit an ideal balance of fidelity and performance to delight our players.
As a Lighting Artist Intern on League, you will work with artists, designers, and technical artists to help implement lighting that supports the intended look and gameplay readability. You will also assist with setting up and testing lighting scenarios and PBR materials in-engine, then document observations and share feedback with the team. Interns will contribute to assigned improvements to lighting examples, tools, or workflow documentation with guidance, build an understanding of how lighting choices affect visual quality and performance, and apply team standards to your work.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate directly with Art and Design disciplines to understand desired visual behaviors and translate them into specific visual outputs
Translate that direction into in-game lighting adjustments, with support from your mentor and the team
Share work-in-progress results, gather feedback, and iterate on assigned lighting tasks
Check that the lighting communicates the intended visual behavior during gameplay
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a college, university or non degree program
Graduating in the 2028 calendar year
Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
Real-time shading experience with GLSL, HLSL, or node-based material workflows
Experience with content creation tools, such as Maya, Photoshop, and/or Substance
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in game development using modern engines, such as Unity or Unreal
Understanding of 3D math and linear algebra
Experience creating and/or lighting 3D environments and characters
Experience creating bespoke materials for environments, characters, VFX, or UI
Exposure to shader performance fundamentals and engine profiling tools
Exposure to digital asset repositories, such as Perforce
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
General Portfolio Advice:
Please limit application submission to 1 role. You will automatically be considered for similar roles based on your portfolio
Online format is preferred (Artstation, personal websites, etc.)
If you have private work that is under NDA, please include the password in your application. Otherwise, we recommend you do not password protect your portfolio
Test that your Portfolio or reel is accessible. Please include access to your portfolio on your resume in addition to the application form in case the link breaks
Ensure your portfolio showcases your best work
Fan Art? Sure! It shows your versatility as it relates directly to our art style
Depending on the role, immersing yourself in the game to get the feel, tone and look can go a long way for your portfolio
Applications close Monday, January 4th, 2027 at 11:59pm PT
Our Perks:
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Remote Only)
The hourly rate for this internship is USD $40.34 per hour.
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Riot’s Anti-Cheat team is passionate about protecting the integrity of multiplayer games and creating a fair experience for players. We work across low-level systems, software protection, and security research to help protect the legitimacy of players’ games.
As an
Anti-Cheat Engineering Intern
, you’ll work with experienced Vanguard engineers on a summer research project exploring how agentic AI is changing the effectiveness of software obfuscation and virtualization. With mentorship from the team, you’ll use and improve research harnesses that iteratively challenge code-protection techniques, measure the boundaries of AI-assisted reverse engineering, and investigate methods for making protected code more resilient to AI analysis. You’ll turn your findings into repeatable experiments, clear technical documentation, and make recommendations that inform the future of Anti-Cheat and client software protection.
Potential Responsibilities:
Work with Anti-Cheat engineers to scope and complete a bounded research project focused on AI-assisted analysis of obfuscated and virtualized code.
Build and improve AI harnesses that iteratively improve and challenge code-protection techniques to study the boundaries of their design
Design and run experiments that measure where AI systems succeed, struggle, or fail when reasoning about protected binaries.
Research and evaluate techniques that make software obfuscation and virtualization more resilient to AI-assisted reverse engineering.
Reproduce and validate results, documenting experimental methods, evidence, limitations, and potential defensive implications.
Contribute improvements to shared research tools and workflows, and present progress and findings to engineers and technical partners.
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral program in the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related graduate degree program.
Experience programming in C or C++, demonstrated through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
Experience with agentic AI tools or harnesses used to automate iterative workflows such as code generation, testing, analysis, or evaluation.
Foundational understanding and relevant coursework in operating systems, computer architecture, compilers, and software security.
Available to work full-time hours for the 12-week program.
Minimum GPA of 2.5.
Desired Qualifications:
Graduating in the 2028 calendar year.
Exposure to reverse engineering, binary analysis, code obfuscation, software virtualization, or related security techniques through coursework or hands-on projects.
Experience with Python, scripting, Git, testing, or building repeatable research and evaluation tools.
Familiarity with program-analysis techniques; interest in Windows internals, game security, or software protection is a plus.
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
For this role, you’ll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We’ll consider your studies and experience, as well as your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players’ experiences, this could be the role for you!
Applications close January 4th, 2027
Our Perks:
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern-focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters and make the most of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Remote Only)
The hourly rate for this internship is USD $80.77 hourly
Location: Romania
Frontend Developer (React)
Are you a skilled Front End Developer who loves turning ideas into elegant, high-performing web applications? Do you get energized by fast-paced environments where your code ships quickly and makes a real, visible impact? Are you the kind of engineer who cares just as much about clean architecture and thoughtful user experience as you do about hitting deadlines?
Codekeeper is looking for an experienced Front End Engineer with deep React expertise to join our growing, ambitious team. In this role, you won't just be writing code - you will be helping to design, build, and continuously improve products that thousands of people rely on. You'll collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and fellow engineers who are passionate about their craft and committed to raising the bar every single day.
Ready to take the next step in your career and help us build something meaningful? We'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As part of the development team, the Front End Developer shall focus on developing user interface components for our web application and ensuring that these components are robust and easy to maintain. The current tech stack for this position requires proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, and React, with the potential to expand as new technologies become available to the industry. The responsibilities of this position shall require close collaboration with the Design team and the other members of the Product team.
In addition to core frontend skills, expertise in Cypress, Playwright, Storybook, Chromatic, or similar visual regression tools is essential, with a strong focus on testing and quality assurance. This position is designed for someone with substantial experience in both frontend development and testing.
What You’ll Be Doing
UI/UX Development:
Develop new user-facing features, build reusable components and libraries for future use.
Code Quality:
Will ensure UI/UX designs' technical feasibility, optimize applications for speed and scalability, and maintain coding standards.
Collaboration:
Will collaborate closely with design and backend teams for web application enhancement, participating in code reviews to uphold code quality.
Tech Stack:
Will address performance and scalability issues and convert complex Figma designs into CSS/JS code, primarily using JavaScript libraries like React, ensuring seamless backend integration.
Maintenance & Optimization:
Will maintain and improve existing codebases, ensuring standard adherence through peer code reviews.
Automated Testing:
Take charge of automated testing processes, including writing and maintaining test scripts using tools like Cypress, Playwright, and Storybook, ensuring consistent quality and reliability.
Why Codekeeper?
Codekeeper was founded by tech industry professionals to revolutionize software escrow for the cloud era. We offer state-of-the-art disaster recovery solutions that mitigate third-party risks in business operations. As a remote-first company with a central office in The Hague, we prioritize a healthy, resilient organization to support the development of our robust app.
What You Can Expect
Passionate and fun-loving colleagues
Startup mindset with ample opportunities for growth
Regular team activities and gatherings
Comprehensive onboarding process with a dedicated ramp-up period
A supportive team that values open communication and direct feedback
A chance to excel in your career and make a difference
About You
5+ years of hands-on experience in JavaScript and core concepts
5+ years of hands-on experience in TypeScript
5+ experience with React and Single-Page Applications (SPA)
3+ years of hands-on experience in HTML5, CSS3
3+ years of hands-on experience in GraphQL and Apollo
2+ years of experience with modern CSS/SCSS/Less/CSS-in-JS development
Strong experience with visual regression tools such as Cypress, Playwright, Storybook, Chromatic, or similar
Experience with Ant Design or TailwindCSS
Excellent communication skills, team player, and service-oriented mindset
Passionate about software development
Able to take responsibility of the project
Region: Europe - CET (+1/-1)
Nice to Have
Experience with data visualization frameworks such as Chart.js, Google Charts, etc.
Experience with AWS technologies
React Native
How to Apply
To apply, use the Apply button on this listing. In your application, tell us how you would like to fill this position. There are no right answers or expectations. Show us your role in our company’s future and our role in yours, address some of the work we do, and introduce yourself as a colleague.
Please note:
Applications and follow-ups sent through any other channel, such as our customer website chat, support email or direct messages to team members, won’t be considered. Need an accessibility adjustment to apply? Visit
Our Careers Page
for how to reach us.
#LI-Remote
Location: Oakland, CA, United States
Help Strengthen Democracy Through Video Storytelling
WeVote
is seeking a passionate and organized
Volunteer Project Manager, Video Team
to help coordinate video initiatives that engage and inform voters across the United States.
This remote volunteer opportunity requires approximately
2-3 hours per week
and is ideal for someone interested in project management, digital media, social impact, and collaborative leadership. You'll gain valuable experience while contributing to a mission-driven organization dedicated to increasing voter participation and civic engagement.
About WeVote
WeVote
is a nonpartisan, nonprofit technology organization building open-source tools that help voters make informed decisions and participate in elections. Powered entirely by volunteers, our remote team develops innovative civic technology designed to simplify the voting process and reach millions of voters nationwide.
As a Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee, WeVote combines technology, collaboration, and community engagement to make voting more accessible and impactful.
Learn more at
www.WeVote.US
What You'll Do
As a Volunteer Project Manager for the Video Team, you will help keep projects organized, contributors connected, and initiatives moving forward.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and help facilitate Video Team meetings approximately twice per month.
Attend select Social Media Team meetings and assist with cross-functional collaboration.
Support development of the Video Team roadmap, goals, and priorities in alignment with WeVote's marketing strategy.
Assist in planning and managing content release schedules.
Foster communication between Video, Social Media, Recruiting, Community Outreach, and Marketing teams.
Track project progress and provide concise status updates during meetings and through team communications.
Coordinate remote video interviews involving volunteers, partners, and community stakeholders.
Monitor project timelines, follow up on deliverables, and communicate schedule adjustments when needed.
Help ensure projects stay organized and move efficiently from planning through publication.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Interest in video content, digital storytelling, and social media platforms such as
TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to commit
2-3 hours per week
consistently.
Availability for occasional collaboration during U.S. business hours.
Desire to contribute to a mission focused on strengthening American democracy.
Ability to work effectively in a remote, volunteer-driven environment.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to support fellow volunteers.
Must be currently located within the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, experience in any of the following areas is a plus:
Project coordination or project management
Video production workflows
Social media content planning and scheduling
Marketing or communications
Working with distributed or volunteer teams
Why Volunteer With WeVote?
Make a meaningful impact on civic engagement and voter participation.
Build project management and leadership experience.
Collaborate with passionate professionals across multiple disciplines.
Expand your network within the nonprofit and civic technology sectors.
Gain hands-on experience working with remote teams and digital media projects.
Contribute directly to innovative tools and content that help voters nationwide.
* Fraud and phishing warning *
Please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply. Do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your information may not be secure, or the role may no longer be accepting applications. Thank you
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Machine Learning Engineers at Riot combine expertise in data processing, automation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and experimentation to develop data-powered products that improve the player experience, protect competitive integrity, and ensure fair play.
As a
Machine Learning Engineering Intern
, you’ll work with experienced engineers, data scientists, and game or product partners to explore how data and machine learning can support Riot’s games, from shaping engaging player experiences to safeguarding fair and competitive play. You’ll gain exposure to the full ML development cycle, including preparing datasets, engineering features, prototyping models, evaluating results, and communicating findings. You’ll be supported by your team as you learn to build reliable, well-documented solutions.
Potential Responsibilities:
Collaborate with machine learning engineers, data scientists, software engineers, and product partners on player- or developer-focused projects.
Prepare, clean, and explore datasets for machine learning and data-powered applications.
Implement feature engineering, modeling, and evaluation approaches under the guidance of experienced team members.
Build prototypes, analyses, visualizations, or internal tools that help teams understand player experiences, product systems, or adversarial behavior.
Apply testing, documentation, and reproducibility practices to code and experiments.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, team rituals, and project planning.
Communicate technical findings and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical collaborators.
Required Qualifications:
Graduating in the 2028 calendar year with an MS or PhD.
Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative degree program.
Available to work full-time hours for the 12-week internship duration.
Comfortable programming in Python.
Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, statistics, and data structures and algorithms.
Experience working with data using tools such as Python libraries, SQL, or notebooks.
Minimum GPA of 2.5.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience building or evaluating machine learning models through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
Familiarity with one or more machine learning frameworks or libraries, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, or Spark MLlib.
Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
Experience with data visualization, experiment design, model evaluation, or statistical analysis.
Familiarity with software development practices such as Git, unit testing, functional testing, or continuous integration and deployment.
Experience working with cloud platforms, distributed data systems, or model deployment tools.
Portfolio, website, GitHub, research publication, or other collection of original work.
Experience working on a video game or related project, particularly in Unity or Unreal Engine.
An interest in applying machine learning to either enhancing player experiences or to ensuring competitive integrity through cheat detection.
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
For this role, you’ll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We’ll consider your studies and experience, as well as your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players’ experiences, this could be the role for you!
Applications close January 4th, 2027
Our Perks
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern-focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters and make the most of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Remote Only)
The hourly rate for this internship is USD $80.77
Location: Madrid, Spain
Play it. Break it. Perfect it.
At Universally Speaking, you don’t just play games you make them flawless. We’re looking for linguistic perfectionists who live for precision and care deeply about great gaming experiences. You’ll dive into new worlds, spot every linguistic bug, and make sure every word, phrase, and line feels right. It’s hands-on, it’s fast-paced, and it’s all about ensuring players across the globe get the best possible version of the game.
What you’ll be doing
•You’ll work side by side with talented testers, translators, and developers, reporting issues clearly and working relentlessly to make sure they’re fixed. If you’re motivated by detail, passionate about games, and ready to be part of something that shapes how players experience them you’ll fit right in.
•You’ll be the guardian of language in every game you touch making sure every word, menu, and in-game message feels natural, accurate, and culturally right.
•You’ll test games like a pro, following our proven Universally Speaking LQA methods that define the industry standard for linguistic quality. Every detail counts, and you’ll make sure nothing slips through.
•Your reports will make a difference: you’ll use professional bug databases to describe linguistic issues clearly, track progress, and verify that fixes hit the mark.
•You’ll evolve from tester to trusted LQA expert across everything from indie gems to AAA blockbusters owning your projects and mastering the full testing cycle from start to finish.
•You’ll write and refine test cases, document your findings, and set the bar for best practices in LQA.
•You’ll collaborate with developers and fellow testers early in the process, helping shape how each game’s localisation is tested and improved.
•And beyond that, you’ll constantly look for smarter, faster, better ways to do things taking initiative to optimize workflows, share knowledge, and raise the standard for everyone around you.
Requirements
What you’ll bring to the game
•You’re someone who notices the smallest details others miss, and you can’t rest until everything’s perfect. You speak Brazilian Portuguese like it’s second nature and handle English with confidence, both written and spoken.
•Games are your thing you live them, breathe them, and you care how they sound, look, and feel. You thrive in a team that moves fast and works under pressure, never losing focus or quality along the way.
•You’re proactive, determined, and naturally curious about how things work. You use that curiosity to make improvements and find better ways to deliver great results.
•You’re nimble with tech: comfortable using databases, spreadsheets, testing tools, and the usual suspects in MS Office. Organisation and accuracy are your companions.
•And of course you already have the right to work in Spain. This role needs you in the office, part of the action, not remote.
Extra Points for
•Experience in LQA, translation, or proofreading you’ve seen how words take shape across languages.
•Familiarity with translation systems.
•Previous use of test case management tools or text editing platforms.
•An understanding of gaming trends and the culture behind them.
•A degree in linguistics or a related field it’s great background, but not a deal-breaker.
What's in it for you?
•A chance to turn your passion for games into a full-time career getting hands-on with titles before anyone else does.
•A dynamic, international team where creativity and precision go hand in hand. You’ll work with people who share your obsession with quality and detail.
•Full-time stability with a Monday–Friday schedule, so your evenings and weekends stay yours.
•An onsite environment that keeps the buzz alive. Collaborate face to face with talented testers and developers in our modern office at Alvento Business Park, Madrid.
•Opportunities to grow your skills through real-world experience in LQA, translation technology, and project management.
•A culture built around teamwork, learning, and the satisfaction of knowing you help shape how millions of players experience their favourite games.
Benefits
We don’t just make games better we make work better too. At Universally Speaking Madrid, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your growth, wellbeing, and career journey.
•Free daily transportation to and from the office get to work with ease.
•Career growth and learning opportunities to help you level up professionally.
•Paid training with leading specialists in the games industry learn from the best.
•A culture built on diversity, equity, and inclusion your voice always matters here.
•A rewarding referral program bring great people in and get recognised for it.
Ready to join the game?
If reading this made you think, “That’s me” then we want to hear from you. Apply now and start shaping the worlds players will explore next. At Universally Speaking, we’re always scouting for language talent from every corner of the globe. So even if this role isn’t a perfect match, share it with your friends who live for games and language as much as you do because we’re always expanding our team of multilingual heroes.
Your journey starts here. Let’s make games unforgettable, together.
At Universally Speaking, diversity makes our worlds richer. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming every background, culture, and perspective.
What matters to us is your skill, passion, and drive to make great games even better. So whoever you are, wherever you’re from, if you love language and games, you’ll find a place here to grow, create, and belong.
Location: Madrid, Spain
Play it. Break it. Perfect it.
At Universally Speaking, you don’t just play games you make them flawless. We’re looking for linguistic perfectionists who live for precision and care deeply about great gaming experiences. You’ll dive into new worlds, spot every linguistic bug, and make sure every word, phrase, and line feels right. It’s hands-on, it’s fast-paced, and it’s all about ensuring players across the globe get the best possible version of the game.
What you’ll be doing
•You’ll work side by side with talented testers, translators, and developers, reporting issues clearly and working relentlessly to make sure they’re fixed. If you’re motivated by detail, passionate about games, and ready to be part of something that shapes how players experience them you’ll fit right in.
•You’ll be the guardian of language in every game you touch making sure every word, menu, and in-game message feels natural, accurate, and culturally right.
•You’ll test games like a pro, following our proven Universally Speaking LQA methods that define the industry standard for linguistic quality. Every detail counts, and you’ll make sure nothing slips through.
•Your reports will make a difference: you’ll use professional bug databases to describe linguistic issues clearly, track progress, and verify that fixes hit the mark.
•You’ll evolve from tester to trusted LQA expert across everything from indie gems to AAA blockbusters owning your projects and mastering the full testing cycle from start to finish.
•You’ll write and refine test cases, document your findings, and set the bar for best practices in LQA.
•You’ll collaborate with developers and fellow testers early in the process, helping shape how each game’s localisation is tested and improved.
•And beyond that, you’ll constantly look for smarter, faster, better ways to do things taking initiative to optimize workflows, share knowledge, and raise the standard for everyone around you.
Requirements
What you’ll bring to the game
•You’re someone who notices the smallest details others miss, and you can’t rest until everything’s perfect. You speak French like it’s second nature and handle English with confidence, both written and spoken.
•Games are your thing you live them, breathe them, and you care how they sound, look, and feel. You thrive in a team that moves fast and works under pressure, never losing focus or quality along the way.
•You’re proactive, determined, and naturally curious about how things work. You use that curiosity to make improvements and find better ways to deliver great results.
•You’re nimble with tech: comfortable using databases, spreadsheets, testing tools, and the usual suspects in MS Office. Organisation and accuracy are your companions.
•And of course you already have the right to work in Spain. This role needs you in the office, part of the action, not remote.
Extra Points for
•Experience in LQA, translation, or proofreading you’ve seen how words take shape across languages.
•Familiarity with translation systems.
•Previous use of test case management tools or text editing platforms.
•An understanding of gaming trends and the culture behind them.
•A degree in linguistics or a related field it’s great background, but not a deal-breaker.
What's in it for you?
•A chance to turn your passion for games into a full-time career getting hands-on with titles before anyone else does.
•A dynamic, international team where creativity and precision go hand in hand. You’ll work with people who share your obsession with quality and detail.
•Full-time stability with a Monday–Friday schedule, so your evenings and weekends stay yours.
•An onsite environment that keeps the buzz alive. Collaborate face to face with talented testers and developers in our modern office at Alvento Business Park, Madrid.
•Opportunities to grow your skills through real-world experience in LQA, translation technology, and project management.
•A culture built around teamwork, learning, and the satisfaction of knowing you help shape how millions of players experience their favourite games.
Benefits
We don’t just make games better we make work better too. At Universally Speaking Madrid, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your growth, wellbeing, and career journey.
•Free daily transportation to and from the office get to work with ease.
•Career growth and learning opportunities to help you level up professionally.
•Paid training with leading specialists in the games industry learn from the best.
•A culture built on diversity, equity, and inclusion your voice always matters here.
•A rewarding referral program bring great people in and get recognised for it.
Ready to join the game?
If reading this made you think, “That’s me” then we want to hear from you. Apply now and start shaping the worlds players will explore next. At Universally Speaking, we’re always scouting for language talent from every corner of the globe. So even if this role isn’t a perfect match, share it with your friends who live for games and language as much as you do because we’re always expanding our team of multilingual heroes.
Your journey starts here. Let’s make games unforgettable, together.
At Universally Speaking, diversity makes our worlds richer. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming every background, culture, and perspective.
What matters to us is your skill, passion, and drive to make great games even better. So whoever you are, wherever you’re from, if you love language and games, you’ll find a place here to grow, create, and belong.
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Riot’s Data Engineers build tools and data products that help teams understand and improve the experience of players worldwide. They work across data pipelines, data modeling, data infrastructure, and data quality to make large-scale data useful, reliable, and accessible.
As a Data Engineering Intern, you’ll work with data engineers, software engineers, data scientists, analysts, and game or product partners to build and improve data products. You’ll gain exposure to transforming raw data into clean, queryable datasets, designing data models, validating data quality, and supporting data pipelines. You’ll be supported by experienced team members as you learn Riot’s tools, systems, and engineering practices.
Potential Responsibilities:
Collaborate with data engineers, software engineers, data scientists, analysts, and game teams on data-focused projects.
Transform raw data into clean, documented datasets that can be queried and used by downstream partners.
Implement small data pipeline, data modeling, or data-quality tasks using established tools, templates, and technical guidance.
Support the design of relational data models and data products for game, product, or business use cases.
Help validate data for accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and sustainability.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, team rituals, and project planning.
Document technical proposals, implementation details, and data definitions clearly.
Learn how cloud, distributed-processing, and data-pipelining systems support Riot’s games and products.
Required Qualifications:
Graduating in the 2028 calendar year.
Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related technical degree program.
Available to work full-time hours for the 12-week internship duration.
Comfortable programming in Python or Java.
Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
Familiarity with SQL and relational data concepts such as tables, keys, normalization, or indexing.
Minimum GPA of 2.5.
Desired Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a graduate-level (Master’s or PhD) Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related technical degree program.
Experience developing a data pipeline, data model, database project, or data-driven application through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects.
Familiarity with cloud-computing basics, such as AWS or GCP.
Experience working with Linux operating systems.
Understanding of distributed systems, concurrent programming, or distributed data processing.
Familiarity with tools or frameworks such as Databricks, Spark, Flink, Hive, Kafka, Airflow, Luigi, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, Parquet, or Avro.
Experience with Scala, C++, Golang, or another programming language.
Familiarity with software development practices such as Git, unit testing, functional testing, or continuous integration and deployment.
Portfolio, website, GitHub, or other collection of original work.
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
For this role, you’ll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We’ll consider your studies and experience, as well as your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players’ experiences, this could be the role for you!
Applications close January 4th, 2027
Our Perks:
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern-focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters and make the most of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Remote Only)
The hourly rate for this internship is USD $53.41 - $69.28 hourly
Location: Los Angeles, USA
At Riot Games, Community Managers are responsible for providing game teams with strategic, upstream visibility into player needs and creative opportunities to exceed player expectations. For our Community, they are charged with ensuring players understand the current and future state of games. We strive to consistently and proactively manage player expectations and ensure we surprise and delight players at every opportunity.
As a Community Management Intern, you’ll work with Riot Games’ community teams to help execute programs and initiatives that deepen community engagement, build strong influencer relationships, and deliver impactful marketing communications that inspire, delight, and inform players across all of Riot’s games. You’ll help ensure our communications are both globally aligned and locally relevant to players across social media and partner with creators and influencers to bring campaigns to life. Overall, you will be part of the core team that connects our players, our brand, and our product teams to grow an engaged player community deeply connected to all of Riot’s IP.
Responsibilities:
Work across Brand, Creative, Editorial, Influencer, Social and PR teams to champion player-first ideas and help build campaigns and strategies that support goals at the global level
Assist with the creation and execution of the communication strategy for players, including through social platforms and with our community of content creators
Work with the global Publishing team to escalate player needs and provide visibility into specific behaviors and trends
Help deliver player-facing opportunities and experiences that connect the community with key beats and events.
Coordinate with global and regional partners to ensure consistent messaging and impactful campaign delivery.
Track, analyze, and report on community, influencer, and social campaign impact to optimize future efforts.
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a college, university or non-degree program
Graduating in the 2027 or 2028 calendar year
Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
Experience or education in community management, influencer relations, marketing communications or related field
Familiarity with League of Legends, VALORANT, or Riot’s IP
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with online gaming and/or digital content creation
Familiarity with marketing communications planning and campaign integration
Comfortable working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will certainly be looking at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Applications close Monday, January 4th, 2027 at 11:59pm PT
Our Perks:
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Remote Only)
The hourly rate for this internship is USD $33.94
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Riot Games' social channels span across numerous platforms and services to support players all across the globe. They're the primary method of communication with our highly-engaged players, supporting product releases, updates, community feedback and, obviously, memes.
As a
Global Social Media Intern
, you’ll work with Riot Games’ social media and community teams to help execute social media strategies that connect players with our games, brands, and communities around the world. You’ll support the day-to-day operations of Riot’s global social media ecosystem, including coordinating content and campaigns, maintaining channel tools and processes, and helping teams deliver timely, engaging, and player-focused communications. You’ll collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams to ensure our social media presence is globally aligned, locally relevant, and responsive to player conversations. Overall, you’ll play an important role in helping Riot build and maintain meaningful connections with players through social media, strengthening the communities surrounding all of Riot’s IP.
Responsibilities:
Work across Brand, Creative, Editorial, Influencer, Social and PR teams to champion player-first ideas and help build campaigns and strategies that support goals at the global level
Assist with the creation and execution of the communication strategy for players, including through social platforms
Assist in maintaining social media operations and admin functions, including access to channels and software tools, new staff onboarding, and best practices documentation
Help build a connection with existing players and potential new players, both with organic and paid strategies
Support with global and regional social teams with project organization, field international and cross-functional requests, oversee management of intake processes and policies.
Monitor and escalate social media discussions and platform issues
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a college, university or non-degree program
Graduating in the 2027 or 2028 calendar year
Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
Experience or education in community management, influencer relations, marketing communications or related field
Familiarity with League of Legends, VALORANT, or Riot’s IP
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with online gaming and/or digital content creation
Familiarity with marketing communications planning and campaign integration
Comfortable working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will certainly be looking at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Applications close Monday, January 4th, 2027 at 11:59pm PT
Our Perks:
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Remote Only)
The hourly rate for this internship is USD $35.00
Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Play it. Break it. Perfect it.
At Universally Speaking, you don’t just play games you make them flawless. We’re looking for linguistic perfectionists who live for precision and care deeply about great gaming experiences. You’ll dive into new worlds, spot every linguistic bug, and make sure every word, phrase, and line feels right. It’s hands-on, it’s fast-paced, and it’s all about ensuring players across the globe get the best possible version of the game.
What you’ll be doing
•You’ll work side by side with talented testers, translators, and developers, reporting issues clearly and working relentlessly to make sure they’re fixed. If you’re motivated by detail, passionate about games, and ready to be part of something that shapes how players experience them you’ll fit right in.
•You’ll be the guardian of language in every game you touch making sure every word, menu, and in-game message feels natural, accurate, and culturally right.
•You’ll test games like a pro, following our proven Universally Speaking LQA methods that define the industry standard for linguistic quality. Every detail counts, and you’ll make sure nothing slips through.
•Your reports will make a difference: you’ll use professional bug databases to describe linguistic issues clearly, track progress, and verify that fixes hit the mark.
•You’ll evolve from tester to trusted LQA expert across everything from indie gems to AAA blockbusters owning your projects and mastering the full testing cycle from start to finish.
•You’ll write and refine test cases, document your findings, and set the bar for best practices in LQA.
•You’ll collaborate with developers and fellow testers early in the process, helping shape how each game’s localisation is tested and improved.
•And beyond that, you’ll constantly look for smarter, faster, better ways to do things taking initiative to optimize workflows, share knowledge, and raise the standard for everyone around you.
Requirements
What you’ll bring to the game
•You’re someone who notices the smallest details others miss, and you can’t rest until everything’s perfect. You speak German like it’s second nature and handle English with confidence, both written and spoken.
•Games are your thing you live them, breathe them, and you care how they sound, look, and feel. You thrive in a team that moves fast and works under pressure, never losing focus or quality along the way.
•You’re proactive, determined, and naturally curious about how things work. You use that curiosity to make improvements and find better ways to deliver great results.
•You’re nimble with tech: comfortable using databases, spreadsheets, testing tools, and the usual suspects in MS Office. Organisation and accuracy are your companions.
•And of course you already have the right to work in Spain. This role needs you in the office, part of the action, not remote.
Extra Points for
•Experience in LQA, translation, or proofreading you’ve seen how words take shape across languages.
•Familiarity with translation systems.
•Previous use of test case management tools or text editing platforms.
•An understanding of gaming trends and the culture behind them.
•A degree in linguistics or a related field it’s great background, but not a deal-breaker.
What's in it for you?
•A chance to turn your passion for games into a full-time career getting hands-on with titles before anyone else does.
•A dynamic, international team where creativity and precision go hand in hand. You’ll work with people who share your obsession with quality and detail.
•Full-time stability with a Monday–Friday schedule, so your evenings and weekends stay yours.
•An onsite environment that keeps the buzz alive. Collaborate face-to-face with talented testers and developers in our modern office based on the 5th Floor, The Watson Building, 4 Renshaw St, Liverpool L1 2SA.
•Opportunities to grow your skills through real-world experience in LQA, translation technology, and project management.
•A culture built around teamwork, learning, and the satisfaction of knowing you help shape how millions of players experience their favourite games.
Benefits
We don’t just make games better we make work better too. At Universally Speaking Liverpool, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your growth, wellbeing, and career journey.
• Free daily transportation to and from the office get to work with ease.
• Career growth and learning opportunities to help you level up professionally.
• Paid training with leading specialists in the games industry learn from the best.
• A culture built on diversity, equity, and inclusion your voice always matters here.
• A rewarding referral program bring great people in and get recognised for it.
Ready to join the game?
If reading this made you think, “That’s me” then we want to hear from you. Apply now and start shaping the worlds players will explore next. At Universally Speaking, we’re always scouting for language talent from every corner of the globe. So even if this role isn’t a perfect match, share it with your friends who live for games and language as much as you do because we’re always expanding our team of multilingual heroes.
Your journey starts here. Let’s make games unforgettable, together.
At Universally Speaking, diversity makes our worlds richer. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming every background, culture, and perspective.
What matters to us is your skill, passion, and drive to make great games even better. So whoever you are, wherever you’re from, if you love language and games, you’ll find a place here to grow, create, and belong.
Location: Los Angeles, USA
As an Animation Artist Intern at Riot, you will bring champions and characters to life through classic animation principles and body mechanics. You will create high quality animations for a diverse and rapidly growing universe, including bipeds, quadrupeds, and creatures. A great reel will showcase a variety of body types, a diverse selection of action oriented game-related animation, and a strong foundation in the principles of animation, including weight, anticipation, and impact. Also working to expand our current content pipeline, you will collaborate with designers and artists to develop new features and technologies. Your craft expertise will breathe life into iconic and beloved characters for players.
In your application, you will select which product you prefer to apply for:
Teamfight Tactics
As an Animation Artist Intern on Teamfight Tactics, you will animate a large variety of things, ranging from champions (old and new), creatures, and even props! Your animations will have to consider how to synthesize both animation principles and the needs of strict gameplay requirements. Throughout development you will be hand-keying/editing animations in Maya, learning about League’s proprietary game engine, and implementing assets within the Unreal Game Engine. Throughout the internship you will have an onboarding partner and a team supporting you through our set development.
League of Legends
As an Animation Artist Intern on League, you will focus on champion animation. You will collaborate with animators on character lore, their motivations, and incorporate their core identity with project requirements to create impactful character performances. Your animations will be hand keyed in Maya using classic animation principles. You will also be responsible for implementation within our proprietary game engine. Throughout the process you will have an onboarding partner and a mentor to guide you through our development process.
Responsibilities:
Create high quality animations for a diverse and expanding universe, including bipeds, quadrupeds, and monsters
Help develop new features and technologies to expand the content pipeline
Collaborate with designers and artists to create animation assets that fulfill the requirements of the project’s game and visual design
Recognize areas of opportunity and help other animators level up to AAA-title-standards
Consistently meet project deadlines in a timely manner without compromising artistic integrity
Balance craft and product feedback with a strong empathy and focus on player value
Consistently communicate by proactively collaborating, directing next steps, and providing clear goals and outcomes to your team
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a college, university or non degree program
Available to work full-time hours for 10-12 weeks
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Experience with action and combat based animations showcasing locomotion cycles for characters and creatures of diverse shape and size (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.)
Experience with Maya
Desired Qualifications:
Gaming specific animations through professional or personal work
Experience w/ Unreal Engine and Animation Blueprints
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will certainly be looking at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
General Portfolio Advice:
Please limit application submission to 1 role. You will automatically be considered for similar roles based on your portfolio
Online format is preferred (Artstation, personal websites, etc.)
If you have private work that is under NDA, please include the password in your application. Otherwise, we recommend you do not password protect your portfolio
Test that your Portfolio or reel is accessible. Please include access to your portfolio on your resume in addition to the application form in case the link breaks
Ensure your portfolio showcases your best work
Fan Art? Sure! It shows your versatility as it relates directly to our art style
Depending on the role, immersing yourself in the game to get the feel, tone and look can go a long way for your portfolio
Applications close Monday, January 4th, 2027 at 11:59pm PT
Our Perks:
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Remote Only)
The hourly rate for this internship is USD $35.48
Location: Los Angeles, USA
As a
Motion Graphics Artist Intern
at Riot, you'll take the player experience to the next level by creating high-quality motion graphics for our gameplay and systems. Your technical skill for motion and compositing will breathe life into the game, transforming static scenes into powerful moments for players. You will collaborate with other artists and designers to establish how assets and UI elements will respond, transition, and increase player immersion.
In your application, you will select which product you prefer to apply to:
League of Legends
As a Motion Graphics Artist Intern on League of Legends, you’ll help bring player-facing UI and product experiences to life across in-game and around-game features. Working alongside motion artists and a multidisciplinary team, you’ll explore how motion can make League’s interfaces feel clear, responsive, and unmistakably part of the game. You’ll create motion studies and UI animatics from visual designs using tools such as After Effects and Spine. With guidance from the team, you’ll help translate approved concepts into real-time experiences in League’s proprietary game engine, balancing visual quality, clarity, and performance while contributing a fresh perspective to League.
Teamfight Tactics
As a Motion Graphics Artist on Teamfight Tactics, you will contribute to in-game and around-game aspects of Teamfight Tactics's UI. You will craft animatics, design eye-catching transitions / interactive states, and visualize full motion user flows in a variety of tools like After Effects, Spine, and Unreal Engine. You will work under guidance of the Motion Graphics craft lead to translate designs into real-time executions by working directly in our game engine. Performance and optimization are top of mind as you push for the highest visual quality.
Responsibilities:
Create UI animatics out of static visual designs, following the Teamfight Tactics and League of Legends quality, style and motion conventions
Work closely with the Visual Design lead and UI team to support in and around-game features
Implement your animations in the most efficient way, carefully balancing performance and visual quality for our range of supported PC and Mobile devices
Collaborate with a team of Motion Graphics Artists, UX, Audio, Visual Design and Engineering experts to design + bring new UI to life
Reinforce the product's goals by breathing life into the player experience
Balance craft and product feedback with a strong empathy and focus on player value
Participate in Motion Graphics and Visual Design craft reviews and Community of Practice to get guidance and build skills / confidence while contributing with a fresh perspective.
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an art, design or related degree program
Graduating during the 2028 calendar year
Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
Eligible to work in the country that you reside in during this remote program
Has a portfolio that demonstrates understanding / grasp of motion fundamentals like easing, pacing, timing, sequences, etc.
Animation experience in After Effects with plugins like Trapcode, Element, and Lottie
Experienced with Photoshop
Knowledge of best practices for optimized implementation
Desired Qualifications:
Comfortable working in game engines like Unity or Unreal
Experience with Spine Animation Software or similar 2D rigging software
Experience with VFX authoring tools (Trapcode or Niagara)
Familiarity with Figma
Familiarity with 3D software (Blender, C4D, Maya)
Knowledge of League of Legends / Teamfight Tactics IP and style
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
General Portfolio Advice:
Please limit application submission to 1 role. You will automatically be considered for similar roles based on your portfolio
Online format is preferred (Artstation, personal websites, etc.)
If you have private work that is under NDA, please include the password in your application. Otherwise, we recommend you do not password protect your portfolio.
Test that your Portfolio or reel is accessible. Please include access to your portfolio on your resume in addition to the application form in case the link breaks
Ensure your portfolio showcases your best work
Fan Art? Sure! It shows your versatility as it relates directly to our art style
Depending on the role, immersing yourself in the game to get the feel, tone and look can go a long way for your portfolio
Applications close Monday, January 4th, 2027 at 11:59pm PT
Our Perks:
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Remote Only)
The hourly rate for this internship is USD $36.49.
Location: Los Angeles, USA
As a
Concept Art Intern
at Riot you will bring characters and creatures to life. Drawing inspiration from as little as a napkin sketch or as much as a full-blown narrative concept, you will generate ideas and craft designs that are resonant, compelling and iconic. As a problem solver, first and foremost, you will help come up with visual solutions for game concepts.
As a Concept Artist Intern on the Teamfight Tactics Gameplay team, you’ll work closely with other developers to design creatures, props, and visual effects that enhance the game’s narrative and visual cohesion. You will collaborate across disciplines to ensure assets are implemented effectively, creatively solve design challenges and contribute feedback throughout production, helping shape assets that are both visually compelling and aligned with the game's artistic direction.
Responsibilities:
Sketch, ideate, and iterate concepts of creatures, props and VFX in collaboration with other developers
Develop detailed concept art and orthographs for 3D artists and animators to implement into working game assets
Creatively problem solve and figure out efficient solutions on executing the look and feel of the creatures, props and VFX
Collaborate closely with other disciplines to define concepts that are both narrative and visually cohesive
Support other disciplines throughout the production process with the implementation of the concepts, including giving feedback and paintovers
Take your knowledge of story tropes, archetypes, and narrative devices of all kinds to help improve the designs that go into our worlds
Bring your understanding of human and animal anatomy and know how to stretch the limits while still maintaining a consistent art direction
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a college, university or non degree program
Graduating in the 2028 calendar year
Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
Experience working with Photoshop or other relevant painting/design tools
Ability to showcase iterations and sketches in addition to the final rendered pieces.
Desired Qualifications:
Proficient in Photoshop and painting/design tools
Demonstrated ability to digitally paint volumetric form and material differentiation in an isometric and orthographic view
Understanding of colors and value structure
Experience creating designs using inspiration from historical, fantasy, scifi, mainstream trends, and/or pop culture references
Great understanding designing characters reading in an isometric view
Inclusion of references, notes, studies, different angles, how a player interacts with a character or place, and why design choices have been made
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
General Portfolio Advice:
Please limit application submission to 1 role. You will automatically be considered for similar roles based on your portfolio
Online format is preferred (Artstation, personal websites, etc.).
If you have private work that is under NDA, please include the password in your application. Otherwise, we recommend you do not password protect your portfolio
Test that your Portfolio or reel is accessible. Please include access to your portfolio on your resume in addition to the application form in case the link breaks
Ensure your portfolio showcases your best work
Fan Art? Sure! It shows your versatility as it relates directly to our art style
Depending on the role, immersing yourself in the game to get the feel, tone and look can go a long way for your portfolio
Applications close Monday, January 4th, 2027 at 11:59pm PT
Our Perks:
Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Recruiting team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Remote Only)
The hourly rate for this internship is USD $36.49
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