GarageGames, Inc. is now actively seeking art interns for Spring and Summer of 2006. Interning at GarageGames is not only awesomely fun, it's a great way to get your foot in the door of the video game industry. The video game industry is a rapidly growing field in need of talented individuals.

The team at GarageGames will teach you the craft as practiced in the industry - you will be able to learn the particular way it's done here as well as all the possible ways to do it. Interning isn't glamorous, and it doesn't pay anything, but it's a great way to get the foot in the door, have some fun, and learn the ropes. Not only do you gain valuable experience in the working world, you will also make contacts in the industry who will come in handy when you are looking to secure permanent work.

The internship spans the approximate academic semester (February through June and June Through September). Interns are expected to devote about 15-20 hours a week for to their assignments. We are flexible on hours and scheduling exact dates. We also allow for academic development work and will work with interns to meet requirements for necessary credits or special circumstances.

All interested parties should visit our Jobs/Internships page for more information. This page is located here.

At GarageGames, we like having interns around because they always have cool ideas, fresh perspectives, and lots of energy. It's fun to bring new people into the office, and we can always use help with all the projects we have going. GarageGames is a small and intimate company, so you can always gain help and experience from seasoned industry veterans while working on real projects, not just be the "coffee" guy.

Interns at GarageGames get free housing located in Downtown Eugene, OR in our brand new GG Apartment(includes free cable net connection, utilities). The apartment is located right by the University of Oregon, and the area is teeming with things to do, nightlife, food, and general entertainment venues. The GG office is about a 20 minute walk from the GG Apartment. Parking is available for interns who have their own transportation.

Interning at GarageGames is also the fastest way to employment here. In the past two years, we have hired eleven interns who have come through our program!

"As some of you know I graduated about 3 months ago and have since been interning up here at GarageGames. First of all if anyone is considering apply for an internship and debating whether or not it would be worth it, I highly recommend you do, if only for the added experience. In just a couple months you can learn a great deal as well as being up here with some awesome and incredible people (which I'm sure I don't have to tell you). Also GG lets interns work on some very cool projects as well as taking your input as serious as anyones. Pretty much what you'd expect from GG."
Matthew "King Tut" Langley
Recent GarageGames Hire

About GarageGames:
GarageGames mission is to change the way games are made and played. GarageGames provides the technology, community and market to empower game makers to build commercial quality multi platform games. Known for bringing the Torque Game Engine to independent developers for $100, GarageGames is located in Eugene, Oregon.

All candidates MUST have resumes.
Preference given to those who demonstrate a strong portfolio of finished projects.

We are currently seeking people who are looking to intern in the following fields:

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance and Testing interns will insure the quality and functionality of the Torque Development Platform and Various other technology products, games, and more by thorough testing, regular regressions and verifying bugs reported fixed. The internship will include working with game and technology teams to create the highest quality software possible.

Excellent time management, organization and communication skills, attention to detail, familiarity with bug tracking software, ability to perform repetitive testing tasks, and experience with multiple operating systems and video game consoles a huge plus. A technical background preferred.

Web Programming

Web developer internships require intermediate or advanced knowledge of web programming and basic system administration skills. Ideal candidate possesses working knowledge of Web development in PHP. Responsibilities may include coding and scripting, measuring, architecting and optimizing, testing, debugging and deployment of new applications or enhancements to existing software. This internship is involved in all technical phases of the project life cycle and will be responsible for the system design, development and delivery of solutions that meet or exceed projected objectives. Web Internship candidates should have the ability to comprehend, document and implement detailed project specifications as well as the ability to adapt to various technologies and simultaneously work on multiple assignments.

Any experience with UNIX, LINUX, MySQL, PERL, JAVA, C, C++, PHP, MySQL, HTML, VBScript, Javascript, XML and databases a huge plus.

Marketing

Marketing interns are sharp, creative, well-spoken individuals who work behind the scenes in order to market technology and games. Interns will observe marketing meetings and participate in marketing events allowing them the opportunity to see how effective marketing plans/campaigns are developed.

Marketing interns typically conduct research, form market reports, assist with events and conference, write marketing copy, and general office assistance such as data entry, faxing, copying, filing, etc. Ideal canidates for this internship will be very articulate, well-spoken, and outgoing. A huge plus for those with experience in Promotions, Public or Media Relations, Creative Writing, and building and maintaining websites.

Web & Marketing Artist

Graphic Design Interns will work in a forward-thinking environment to help build layouts, designs, and various "look and feel" of our web-based applications, websites, marketing materials, product branding, clothing, and print media.

Graphic Design interns are engaged in every aspect of print and web design. This is not a filing and copying internship. The graphic design internship will work directly with the marketing team and will require focused individuals with previous graphics skills who are desiring significant real-world experience.