Game Development Intern - Z-Man
Roseville, MN, US, 55113
At Z-Man Games, we innovate games that become modern essentials.
Since 1999, our studio has published a variety of critically acclaimed titles from casual to complex, cooperative to competitive, small bag to big box – and everything in between. We combine our keen eye for design, attention to aesthetics, and top-notch components to create the best games for every gamer. We work closely with other Asmodee teams and studios around the world to create amazing games.
Job Summary
Z-Man Games is looking for a passionate and creative student or recent graduate to join our Game Development team as a summer intern. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in board game design and development!
As a Game Development Intern, you'll collaborate closely with our game designers, participate in playtests of upcoming Z-Man board games—both new and existing lines—and help refine gameplay by preparing and testing new iterations. Your contributions will help make our games more fun, balanced, and easy to learn.
While your primary focus will be on Z-Man Games titles, you may also have opportunities to playtest games in development from other Asmodee studios, including Office Dog, Unexpected Games, and Fantasy Flight Games.
This is a part-time, onsite summer position at our Asmodee North America office in Roseville, MN.
What will your role involve
- Participate in primarily in-person playtesting of upcoming Z-Man board games and some in-person and online playtesting of games being developed by other Asmodee studios.
- Analyze issues while playing and provide detailed verbal and written feedback on games played.
- Proofread game rules documents and game files.
- Participate in design and development meetings focused on discussing playtest feedback, reviewing game and rules text, analyzing issues in games we are working on, and updating game files to test new changes that can help make the games more fun, balanced, and easier to learn.
- Work with the studio’s game designers and graphic designers to assist in updating game prototypes as new versions are created (physical prototypes for in-office tests, digital versions for online testing, and print and play files shared with external play testers).
- Communicate with external play testers to provide all necessary game files, collect feedback, and analyze the feedback to improve the balance, fun, and usability of the game’s design, rules, and content.
What do you bring
Position Skills & Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong creative skills
- Familiarity with a wide range of recent board games
- Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Trustworthy with highly confidential information.
Experience/Education
- Current student or recent graduate seeking a degree in Game Design, Communications, Business, Art, Graphic Design, or other related fields.
- Proficiency in Microsoft and/or Google office suites
- Proficiency with Tabletop Simulator and/or other digital game playtesting software preferred.
- Some experience with image editing or graphic design software (Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, or similar) preferred.
Hesitant to apply because you don’t have all the experience or qualifications listed? Let us decide! The right candidate doesn’t always match up perfectly on paper. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences bring fresh ideas and innovation to our team. If you’re passionate about this role and believe your unique background and skills could contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you!
Why join us
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flexible & Hybrid Schedules
- Extensive Game Discounts
- Career Growth & Development
- Employee Referral Program
Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, market conditions and specific work location. Base Hourly Rate: $16-$20.
Our Commitment
Asmodee’s purpose is Bringing People Together. To us that means all kinds of people, no matter their perceived differences.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to show up as their full and authentic selves. We seek to support our diverse community of players by creating representative gaming experiences that celebrate a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. Diversity and Inclusion fuels our creativity and promotes internal and external equity which allows us to continue in our efforts to bring people together around the game table. Games are for everyone.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis