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Locations: Toronto (Glu Mobile), Ontario, Canada 
  • Location: Vancouver
  • Country: Canada

  • Location: Seattle
  • Country: United States of America


Role ID
200924
Worker Type
Intern - Temporary Employee
Studio/Department
Maxis
Work Model
Off Site
Job Category
Experience Design

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Experience Design Intern (Summer 2025)

Electronic Arts is looking for students to join our world-class internship experience. For more information about our Next-Gen Program, visit https://www.ea.com/careers/interns-and-university-graduates 

Welcome to Maxis, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our goal is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of The Sims, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players. Maxis is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen. We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but aim to build a world as it could be.

We're looking for an Experience Design Intern like you to join us in our mission to create amazing games and experiences, and to improve ourselves and our craft. You will report to an Associate Experience Design Director.

Responsibilities:

  • You will help design the best pathways to guide players through menus and options easily.

  • You will work with all disciplines – code, design, audio, animation, and FX – to create UI/UX.

  • You will learn how to advocate for improving the design of the UI tool set & workflow.

  • You will forward think and find ways to improve the design of the game's UI across the board with support from the UI/UX team

  • You will improve on UI mockups for many different menus and systems for the game, extending the design system established by the UI team.

  • You will embody game development values, such as prioritization and making hard trade-offs and choices.

Qualifications:

  • You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree granting program.

  • You have an interest in UX/UI or Visual Design for games.

  • You have experience with gaming and an understanding of what is the best UX across multiple genres.

  • You understand the connections between UI functionality and UI aesthetics, and how to maximize impact for the benefit of gamers.

  • You have experience with metrics or other feedback methods to evaluate and improve your work post-launch.

Must be available for a full-time paid internship in the summer of 2025. We are only considering students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in the summer of 2025, slated to graduate no earlier than May 2026. You must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 16-week Co-Op. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

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About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
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