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General Information

Locations: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom 
  • Location: Guildford
  • Country: United Kingdom


Role ID
203088
Worker Type
Intern - Temporary Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - Criterion Games
Flexible Work Arrangement
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

Contract: Temporary Full-Time - 12 months 

Location:  Guildford  

Work Model: Hybrid  
 

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres.

We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. Our mission is to attract and grow a more diverse employee base through the cultivation of our early talent pipeline to shape EA's teams, culture and products. Within Europe, we create an overall enriching experience, empowering interns and graduates with the sense that "EA is where I want to be".

The Challenge Ahead

For more than twenty years, Criterion Games has entertained millions of players around the world with our award-winning games. Our experienced people have expressed their passion for phenomenal game feel, AAA audio-visual quality, and technical innovation across many beloved franchises including Burnout, Battlefield, Star Wars Battlefront and Need for Speed.

Responsibilities:

  • You will help build the User Interface (UI) for new or existing game features
  • You work with game designers, UX designers and other team members to build and create new screens and components
  • You will learn the process of going from a UX wireframe to in-game implementation in our Frostbite engine

Qualifications:

  • You are currently studying at a university/vocational school that has a planned internship period (not a graduate). 
  • You are available to commence a full-time, 12 month placement in July 2025.
  • You are eligible to work in Guildford (UK) without the need for visa/relocation support

 

Desired Skills:

  • Interested to create video games with fresh player experiences
  • Inquisitive mindset to understand how games are made or how to improve them
  • Working knowledge of Java or C++, and SQL, Python
  • Experience working within Unreal or Unity engine
  • Thrive in a collaborative team environment 
  • Hunger to learn and ask questions


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Submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter in English which explains why you would like to complete your internship with Electronic Arts and what interests you in this specific role. 






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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.