Intern - Narrative Designer (Summer 2025)

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

About the Internship Program:

Over the course of 11 weeks, a select group of college and university students will join us, gaining valuable work experiences and insights into our most exciting products. Interns engage with Wizards’ beloved brands, gaining meaningful work-experience through day-to-day training, hands-on projects, executive exposure, individual development planning and mentorship. Did I mention we have a Dragon? Let's add your unlimited imagination and boundless curiosity our party.

• Our program runs between June 9- August 22, 2025.

• Our internships are paid!

The Intern-Narrative Design will work closely with the Worldbuilding Team on a variety of projects and products. Candidate will assist in the creation and curation of art concepts and other worldbuilding collateral, collaborate on ideation sessions, and hone presentation skills to contribute to worldbuilding efforts.

On the Worldbuilding creative team, we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to creating broadly accessible and fun experiences and games for *all* of our players. We encourage everyone to consider being a part of our team.

What You'll Do:

• Shadow the Narrative Lead and contribute to worldbuilding and narrative efforts

• Coordinate with set Creative Leads to support the realization of creative goals in art briefs and final illustrations.

• Assist in the creation of art briefs.

• Participate in worldbuilding and game design brainstorms, share insights to team discussions, addresses delegated tasks from Creative Leads.

• Write card names and flavor text.

• Participate in studio-wide playtests.

What You’ll Bring:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited, degree-seeking program pursuing a major in Creative Writing, English Literature, Game Design/ Interactive Media or equivalent major with at least one quarter or semester left after August 2025.

• Available to work full-time hours for 11 weeks.

• Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

• Proactive communication and organization skills.

• A deep love for media, pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy and fiction.

• A bias toward action and eagerness to iterate on ideas collaboratively.

• A developed perspective on inclusive storytelling

• Knowledge of TCGs/Magic: The Gathering rules and gameplay.

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $26/Hr

• Pay Range End: $29/Hr

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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