Guerrilla Games, the visionary studio behind the critically acclaimed Horizon series and Killzone, is opening its doors to the next generation of narrative-driven designers. We are looking for a Quest Designer Intern to join our team in Amsterdam for a journey into the heart of AAA open-world development. This isn’t just a position; it’s an invitation to help build the missions, encounters, and stories that define our worlds.

As the largest game studio in the Netherlands, Guerrilla offers an unparalleled environment where technical precision meets creative storytelling. If you have a passion for crafting player journeys and want to see your ideas come to life within a world-class production pipeline, we want to hear from you.

The Quest Design Team at Guerrilla Games is a multidisciplinary powerhouse. We sit at the intersection of gameplay and story, acting as the glue that binds the narrative vision to the mechanical player experience. We don’t just “make missions”—we build emotional arcs, tense combat scenarios, and rewarding exploration paths.

Our discipline is built upon Four Essential Pillars:

1. Narrative Design: This is distinct from writing. It is the art of using gameplay mechanics, environmental cues, and mission flow to tell a story without relying solely on dialogue.
2. Level Design: Shaping the physical space. You will learn how to guide the player’s eye, manage pacing through terrain, and create spaces that support both stealth and high-octane combat.
3. Visual Scripting: The “brain” of the quest. You will use technical tools to trigger events, manage quest states, and ensure that the world reacts dynamically to the player’s actions.
4. Encounter Design: Crafting the challenge. This involves placing enemies, designing AI behaviors for specific scenes, and balancing difficulty to keep the player in a state of “flow.”

As a Quest Designer Intern, you are a full member of the team. You will be immersed in the day-to-day operations of a live production environment, gaining insights that only a studio of this scale can provide.

1. Supporting Live Content

You will assist the team in supporting the live Hunter’s Gathering game. This involves deep familiarization with all shipped content to ensure consistency and quality. You will learn how to analyze player behavior in a live environment and apply those learnings to future content.

2. Design Documentation & QA Sync

In AAA development, communication is as important as creativity. You will be responsible for keeping design documentation up to date. This ensures that the QA (Quality Assurance) and Design teams are perfectly aligned on mission objectives, technical triggers, and intended player paths for both current and future milestones.

3. Building New Quest Activities

You won’t just be documenting; you’ll be creating. Under the guidance of senior designers, you will work on building new and exciting quest activities. You will take an idea from a rough paper design to a functional, scripted prototype within our proprietary engine.

4. Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Quest Designers are the central hub of development. You will participate in meetings with the Narrative, Art, Combat, and Animation departments. This exposure will give you a 360-degree view of how a major game studio functions as a single, cohesive unit.

Guerrilla Games is looking for Quest Designer Intern individuals who are as technical as they are creative. The ideal candidate sees a game world not just as a pretty picture, but as a series of interconnected systems and stories.

Mandatory Requirements (The “Must-Haves”):

• Academic Enrollment: You must be currently enrolled in a Dutch educational institution in a relevant field (Game Design, Computer Science, Media Studies, etc.).
• Location: You must be able to work on-site in our Amsterdam studio and be within a reasonable commuting distance.
• Legal Status: You must be eligible to live and work in the Netherlands.
• Availability: You are available to start your internship in September 2026.

Your Technical & Creative Profile:

• Storytelling Passion: You have a deep love for story-driven content. Whether it’s a single-player epic or a multiplayer adventure, you understand what makes a player care about the world they are in.
• World-Building Experience: You have hands-on experience with 3D world-building or level-editing tools (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity, CryEngine, or specialized modding tools).
• Scripting Foundation: You possess a technical background. While we use visual editors, an understanding of the logic behind programming or scripting is essential for building complex quests.
• The Four Pillars: You can show us examples (via a portfolio or demo reel) that demonstrate your foundational understanding of narrative design, level design, visual scripting, and encounter design.

Guerrilla Games offers an environment where your work matters. We believe that a fresh perspective is vital to innovation.

• Mentorship: You will be paired with an industry veteran who will provide regular feedback and career guidance.
• Cutting-Edge Tech: Get hands-on with proprietary tools and technologies that are at the absolute forefront of the gaming industry.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a studio that values diversity and varied backgrounds. We believe our games are better when they are made by people with different life experiences.
• Studio Life: Located in the heart of Amsterdam, our studio offers a vibrant workspace, daily lunches, and a community of passionate developers.

A Note on Diversity & Inclusion

At Guerrilla Games, we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates on the basis of their merit and unique strengths. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to respond, as your unique perspective is what helps us create games that resonate with a global audience.

Please note: Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees, including interns.

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