Technical Design Intern

Criterion Games

Posted on 10/8/2025

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts

No salary listed

Guildford, UK

Hybrid

3 days in-office required.

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.

Technical Design Intern

Contract: 12-month Internship

Location: Guildford

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in-office)

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.

The Challenge Ahead

Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, the Battlefield team is looking to define the future of the first-person shooter. United under the banner of Battlefield Studios, 4 world-class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive and Ripple Effect – all powered by the Battlefield Central Technology (BCT) team – have come together to focus on the future of the franchise, a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.

At Criterion Games we cherish our rich, award-winning, history of crafting quality games with joy and passion. You’ll find us playing, creating, breathing, and talking games. As we look to the future, we're excited to continue innovating and being part of building the future of Battlefield.

We believe that healthy and engaged teams are the key to building great games, so we place enormous value on collaboration, fresh ideas, and diverse perspectives. Criterion is a place where you can unleash your creativity and be part of something extraordinary. Your unique input is welcome here!

We’re all-in on the future and our most ambitious Battlefield yet. Want to be part of something special? Read on.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with other team members to design, prototype, and implement new features and content

  • Using all available sources, thoroughly research the allocated areas of design

  • Create and configure game side content, such as AI systems and cameras

  • Write technical documentation designed to support adopted procedures and toolsets, and following the agreed standards and conventions

  • You will write Design documents and contribute to game design decisions

  • You will provide feedback on the work completed by peers

  • Collaborate with members of the wider team, to help resolve issues and guide quality

  • Seek feedback from peers and key stakeholders, acting upon it accordingly

  • Conduct testing of your work, iterating as appropriate

Eligibility:

  • You are currently studying in the penultimate year of undergraduate study with a planned placement year.

  • You are available to commence a full-time 12 month placement in July 2026.

  • You are eligible to work in the UK without additional visa or relocation support.

Skills:

  • A working knowledge of PC, PS5, and Xbox Series

  • Experience using 3DS Max (or similar)

  • Experience using Level Editing software

  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products

  • Excellent problem-solving skills

  • A keen interest in a wide variety of games

  • A high level of technical awareness

Help us make play happen. Apply now with an up-to-date CV and Cover Letter in English, explaining why you would like to join

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