Art Intern - 12 Month Placement

At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition.

From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind-bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of Thrones Slots Casino™, Wizard of Oz Slots™, Hit it Rich! Slots™, Wonka Slots™, Top Eleven™, Toon Blast™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, CSR Racing™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, Match Factory™, and Color Block Jam™—plus many more!

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level.

Join us and be part of the play!

Gram Games is the studio behind popular titles like 1010!, Six!, Merge Dragons!, and Merge Magic!, with more exciting projects in the pipeline. We are proudly part of the Zynga & Take-Two Interactive family. We do things differently here: we work in small self-managing teams, giving you an incredible amount of ownership, autonomy, and impact. 

At Gram, everyone is expected to have a razor-sharp focus on creating a tangible impact on their team, their work environment, and on the overall company strategy. If you are motivated by autonomy, constant improvement, collaboration, and a sense of belonging, this is the place for you.

Internship Type: Undergraduate student, studying a sandwich degree that supports a placement year

Start Date: Summer 2026 

Length: 12 months

Location: London

We are looking for an Art Intern who is passionate about honing their craft and growing their skills. By joining Gram Games, you’ll develop your skills alongside some of the most talented minds in mobile gaming. Throughout this internship, you will gain deep industry knowledge and contribute directly to the production of our titles.

At Gram, our interns are integral members of the team. We’re seeking someone driven, proactive, and unafraid to take initiative. We expect our interns to leave a lasting mark on both our studio and our games, and we look for teammates who embody flexibility, independence, and a restless curiosity to find creative answers.

At Gram we embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role, you would work 2 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home.

Please apply with your CV, cover letter, and a portfolio of your work, which may include game jams, personal projects, and/or open-source contributions. Your portfolio can demonstrate both team and solo work.

Your cover letter should address the following:

• Why would you like to do an internship with Gram Games?
• Why have you chosen this specific internship?

• →Create 2D Art Assets: Produce high-quality visuals for LiveOps events, including offers, pop-ups, banners, and in-game assets.
• →Art Team Support: Assist in preparing and exporting assets to ensure a seamless implementation process.
• →AI Integration: Utilize AI tools within your daily workflow for rendering, generating variations, upscaling, and rapid iteration.
• →Style Adaptation: Quickly and consistently adapt existing game art styles into new LiveOps materials.
• →File Management: Maintain well-organized, layered source files (PSD/Figma) for efficient team collaboration.
• →Pipeline Mastery: Learn and navigate the production pipelines of a live, large-scale mobile gaming environment.
• →Collaborative Feedback: Actively participate in art reviews, applying and providing constructive feedback to maintain high visual standards.

• You are an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a sandwich degree that supports a placement year.
• You are studying Game Art, Animation, Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, or a related creative field.
• A solid understanding of composition, colour theory, typography, and layout.
• Practical knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Figma or Miro.
• A genuine interest and curiosity in AI-assisted art production workflows.
• The ability to work at pace, iterate quickly, and strictly follow an established art style.
• An eagerness to learn the nuances of game production and LiveOps dynamics.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills.

• A keen interest in mobile games and current trends in game art.
• Familiarity with AI image generation or enhancement tools (e.g., Layer, Gemini, etc.).
• Completion of an internship or school projects specifically focused on digital art or UI design.