IndieCade 2026: Game Design Internship Application

Game Design Internship Application

IndieCade 2026
Use this form to apply for the 2026 Summer Game Design internship program.

IndieCade internships are unpaid but can be arranged for academic credit. This internship is entirely online/remote.

For more information about IndieCade's Game Design internship program: https://www.indiecade.com/internships/game-design/

For more about IndieCade's Staff Internships: https://www.indiecade.com/internships/

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This internship is open to all but priority will be given to students enrolled at or recently graduated from (within 12 months) our IndieCade Horizons-participating schools:
- Boston University
- Columbus College of Art and Design
- Hostos Community College
- Michigan State University
- Northeastern University
- NYU Game Center / NYU Tisch School of the Arts
- Parsons School of Design / The New School
- University of California, Irvine
- University of Canterbury
- University of Southern California
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Game Design Internship Overview

This internship begins Monday, June 29th and ends Monday, August 10th.

It is built around participation in Climate Jam 2026, with additional requirements for interns seeking internship credit and/or Letters of Completion.

Additional requirements include, but are not limited to, tracking your hours, peer reviews, attending or watching jam mentor sessions, and creating devlogs.

Interns may work on solo projects, but are encouraged to form teams. IndieCade will provide structure and guidance for forming teams, but individual teams are self-regulated.

This program is online and interns are responsible for completing tasks on their own time and tracking their hours. The only set times are the deadlines.

There may be room for some deadline and internship duration adjustments on a case-by-case basis.

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If you have any questions about this form or the internship program please contact parker@indiecade.com.
Applicant Contact Information
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Preferred Name
What name should we address you as?
Applicant Pronouns
Applicant Email*
example@example.com
Alternative form of contact for Applicant
NoYes (2024)Yes (2025)
NoYes
Please specify your past involvement with IndieCade*
YesNoUnsure
What is your membership ID or affiliated email?*

Student Status / Academic Credit
YesNo, but recently graduated (within 1 year)No, I am a graduate (over 1 year ago)No, but I am starting soon (within 4 months)No / Not ApplicableNo, but I am a currently a high school student
Are you affiliated with an IndieCade Horizons-participating school? (listed below)*
What is the name of the academic program, school, university, or other institution you are affiliated with?*
What is the name of your high school?*
When do you expect to graduate from high school?*
No / not applicable.Yes, if possible.Yes, only interested in this internship if it qualifies for academic credit.
If you know them, what are the requirements for an internship to qualify for academic credit for your school? This can also be a link to the relevant information.
Intern Adviser / Academic Reference

Provide us with the contact information for an intern adviser, faculty member, or other academic contact at your school who we may reach out to about your internship academic credit eligibility and requirements.
Faculty / Academic Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Faculty / Academic Contact Position or Title*
Faculty / Academic Contact Email*
example@example.com

Game Design Internship
What game development and design roles(s) are you most interested in performing on a gamedev team? If listing multiple roles please begin with your highest interest.*
What game development and design role(s) or skillset(s) are you most you experienced in? If listing multiple roles please begin with your highest level of experience.*
Provide an overview of your background as it relates to the team roles and skillsets you listed above and anything else that might be relevant. Include a general assessment of your level of experience making games overall or any related work or activities.*
What specific platforms, game engines, coding languages, or other tools do you prefer to work with and have experience in.*
Resume / Portfolio
Provide link(s) to resume and/or portfolioUpload resume and/or portfolio
Resume/Portfolio Link(s)*
Upload Resume/Portfolio*

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Personal Reference
If you have someone we can contact to serve as a reference, please provide their contact information for our records. This could be a professor, a mentor, an employer, etc.
Reference Name

First NameLast Name
Reference Email
example@example.com
Alternate form of contact for Reference
Reference relationship to Applicant

Final Questions and Form Submission
Internship Overview

This internship begins Monday, June 29th and ends Monday, August 10th.

It is built around participation in Climate Jam 2026, with additional requirements for interns seeking internship credit and/or Letters of Completion.

Additional requirements include, but are not limited to, tracking your hours, peer reviews, attending or watching jam mentor sessions, and creating devlogs.

Interns may work on solo projects, but are encouraged to form teams. IndieCade will provide structure and guidance for forming teams, but individual teams are self-regulated.

This program is online and interns are responsible for completing tasks on their own time and tracking their hours. The only set times are the deadlines.

There may be room for some deadline and internship duration adjustments on a case-by-case basis.
Do you have conflicts with the general schedule listed above? Please describe them and we will consider whether adjustments can be made. *
When do you need to know whether you've been accepted as an IndieCade intern?*
Additional Information
Where are you based? (City, State / Province, Country)
What spoken languages are you proficient in?
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Game Design Internship Application

Applicant Contact Information

Student Status / Academic Credit

Intern Adviser / Academic Reference

Game Design Internship

Resume / Portfolio

Personal Reference

Final Questions and Form Submission

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