Technical Designer - Intern

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?</strong></p> <p>Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.</p></div><p><span style="color:#000000">In May 2021, we embarked on a journey to start </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.havenstudios.com/en"><span style="color:#1155cc"><u>Haven Studios</u></span></a><span style="color:#000000"> with a small team and big ambitions. Our goal was to build a studio where we could make the kind of games we’ve always wanted to create – and games we’ve longed to play. We’ve made amazing progress in a short time thanks to our talented, passionate team and their exceptional contributions. We established a culture at Haven grounded in kindness, adaptability and courage that unlocks creativity. Our first new IP for PlayStation is on track to deliver a AAA multiplayer experience with a vision to build a systemic and evolving world focused on freedom, thrill, and playfulness that will keep players entertained and engaged for years Haven joined </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-21/sony-entertainment-to-acquire-jade-raymond-s-haven-studio"><span style="color:#000000">the PlayStation Studios family</span></a><span style="color:#000000"> in 2022, and we are on track to build an exclusive new IP for Playstation and grow the first Sony game development team in Canada. </span></p><p><br><span style="color:#000000"><b>Position</b> - Technical Design Intern</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">We are looking for a Technical Design Intern to join the Haven Interactive Studios project team. The Technical Designer works as a bridge  between game design, level design, and programming. Part of the features and systems validation process, you will anticipate and support the game modes team.  You will work with the Technical Level Design Director in order to establish clear guidelines and rational level design rules for best usage of our features and systems in game. You will also coordinate, create and maintain effective in-game tools and debug tools for designers.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><b>Reporting</b></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">The Technical Designer will report to a producer.</span></p><br><p><span style="color:#202124"><b> Responsibilities and Duties</b></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Develop and maintain in-game tools and debug tools for designers.</span><ul><li style="color:#111111 !important"><span style="color:#000000">Work closely with the programming team to enhance existing tools and create new ones.</span></li></ul></li><li style="color:#111111 !important"><span style="color:#000000"> In parallel with the features and systems development, build a solid rational level design checklist and communicate technical requirements to the level design team to ensure the best in-game experience.</span></li><li style="color:#000000 !important"><span style="color:#000000">Act as a bridge between the design team and the engineering team to ensure the tools and engine developments support the game design needs.</span></li><li style="color:#000000 !important"><span style="color:#000000">Implement data validation strategies (reports, automated testing, etc.)</span></li><li style="color:#000000 !important"><span style="color:#000000">Optimization for systems and features.</span></li><li style="color:#000000 !important"><span style="color:#000000">Clean up outdated data and error logs</span></li></ul><br><p><span style="color:#000000"><b>Experience</b></span><span style="color:#202124"><b> and skills required</b></span></p><ul><li style="color:#000000 !important"><span style="color:#000000">Currently enrolled in University/College with  programming, game design  or technical design focus</span></li><li style="color:#000000 !important"><span style="color:#000000">Scripting or programming experience</span></li><li style="color:#000000 !important"><span style="color:#000000">Relevant internship experience is an advantage.  </span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#000000"><span></span></span></p><p><br><br></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="p1">Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.</p> <p class="p1">Please refer to our <a href="https://www.playstation.com/legal/careers-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Candidate Privacy Notice&