PlayerWON (by Simulmedia) is the first engagement and monetization platform for free-to-play console and PC games that lets players earn valuable rewards in exchange for watching premium brand-sponsored videos. PlayerWON provides players with opportunities to unlock cool in-game rewards in return for choosing to view short, premium brand-sponsored videos during their downtime. Opportunities to watch sponsored video only appear during downtime, so the experience complements gameplay instead of competing with it or interrupting it.

We are looking for a Game Design intern to join us in person for Summer 2022 in our NYC office!

Your Role as Game Design Intern:

• Play lots of games!
• Design visual and video mock-ups of advertising and reward loops across all major free to play and paid games.
• Research game titles and game studios to develop a list of sales leads for our Publisher Acquisition team.
• Identify pathways and pinch-points in console games that are ideal for integrating reward-based advertising
• Identify game partner ideas based upon playing experience and games knowledge
• Collaborate to design and build our test game to demonstrate the principles of rewarded video design.

Qualifications:

• You play video games..and want to get involved in the industry.
• Game Design, Digital Art, or UX Design student - junior, senior, recent grad, or MFA
• Familiar with core principles of game design, and how to create and iterate on a prototype. MDA framework, level design, metagame systems design
• Knowledge/ Coursework of Visual Design - Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator, and basic graphic design sensibilities
• Documentation - can you write design specs and communicate your design
• Teamwork and creative collaboration - must love working together and collaborating on creative projects. Team player.
• Passion for games and game design!

(optional) even better if you have experience or haven taken coursework in:

• User Experience (UX; user research, wireframes, iteration)
• Game economy analysis experience
• Any game development experience (Unity, Unreal, Gamemaker, Processing, etc)
• Video editing experience (premiere pro, after effects)

The Simulmedia Experience
We take tremendous pride in maintaining a high bar for employees and fostering a strong team environment. While we work hard every day, we also believe in relaxing together with lots of team activities. We have an unlimited vacation policy, tuition reimbursement, and no employee financial contribution for medical, dental, and vision benefits. We offer competitive salaries, stock options, and an annual bonus based on performance. And last but not least, we provide a free Citibike membership to all employees!

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Vaccine Policy*
At Simulmedia, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid 19.

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Company Vision*
To be the first place advertisers go to find and scale their high-value audiences and elevate the accountability and performance of their TV and video advertising.

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The Simulmedia Perks: (For Full-Time Employees Only)*

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Remote flexibility to balance work-from-home and in-office work.
• Financial reimbursement for further education and professional development.
• Unlimited vacation.
• Fully paid Citibike membership with helmet stipend.
• In-office lunch stipend.
• Pet-friendly office.
• Frequent events & happy hours and other team activities

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Our Core Values*
Help Others Win
Focus on the Right Things
Show, Don’t Tell
Be Inclusive
Make an Impact
Strive to Be Greater

Simulmedia prioritizes diversity and representation in recruiting, embraces people of all backgrounds and works to create an inclusive culture to help all of our people thrive. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type is not tolerated at Simulmedia. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, time off, and compensation.

Job Type: Internship