Project Management Intern

Production, Project Management

Posted on 11/3/2025

Insomniac Games

Insomniac Games

Compensation Overview

$33 - $40/hr

+ Hourly

Burbank, CA, USA

In Person

Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates; must be available for full 12-week internship; US work authorization required.

R-121966 

About the Team

Insomniac Games is home to a world-class Production team, where skill, commitment, and a passion for learning come together to form an evolving, problem-solving group. The Production team ensures that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at the Game of the Year quality bar that Insomniac is known for.

This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with AAA game development, working directly with producers and project managers to learn how large-scale creative projects come to life.

About the Role

As a Project Management Intern, you will support the Production team in tracking progress, coordinating milestones, and improving workflows. You’ll learn how production teams operate within a major game studio, gaining insight into scheduling, cross-functional collaboration, and project delivery.

This role is ideal for students who enjoy problem-solving, teamwork, and learning how creative and technical teams work together to ship world-class games.

What You’ll Do

  • Analyze task assignments to ensure work is achievable within established milestones

  • Review task progress and remaining work to help keep milestones on schedule

  • Collaborate with people managers to ensure team members are engaged and aligned with project tracking

  • Identify and address inefficiencies in processes, tools, and collaboration; escalate issues when necessary based on urgency and complexity

  • Update project roadmaps and communicate changes in alignment with mid- and senior-level project managers

What You’ll Learn

  • How production teams manage AAA game development from planning to delivery

  • Techniques for tracking progress, managing priorities, and supporting cross-functional collaboration

  • Best practices in project scheduling, communication, and issue resolution

  • How production workflows, tools, and milestone tracking contribute to game quality and team efficiency

  • Real-world experience working with Insomniac’s Production team and exposure to professional game development environments

What We’re Looking For

  • Current enrollment in an accredited university Bachelor’s program in game development, production, project management, or a related field, with graduation expected between May 2025 and Spring 2027.

  • Collaborative team player who takes initiative while seeking guidance when needed

  • Aligns with the Insomniac Code—respectfully working together to deliver exceptional player experiences

  • Cover letter is required. Please include where you see yourself in project management

Eligibility

  • Students with expected graduation between May 2025 and Spring 2027 from an accredited university. Undergraduate

  • Able to work during one of the following periods: May 18th - August 7th or June 15th - September 4th. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

  • Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.

At this time, SIE will only consider applicants who are authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain their authorization to work in the United States.

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Intern Pay Range
$33.25$40 USD