Studio Operations Intern - Undergraduate

About the Team

Dark Outlaw is a newly established AAA studio based in Los Angeles, founded by seasoned industry leaders and experienced game developers. Our mission is to create the next groundbreaking AAA original IP while reimagining the development process with a lean and highly efficient approach.

The Operations team enables and supports all creative functions in the studio while managing financial, administrative, and HR operations. This team ensures that every part of the studio runs smoothly—allowing our developers to focus on creating incredible gaming experiences.

About the Role

We are seeking an Operations Intern to join our LA studio, reporting directly to the Operations Director. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of studio operations, including HR, Admin, IT, and Finance.

You’ll play a key role in optimizing processes, supporting day-to-day operations, and implementing new procedures that help the studio function efficiently. This is an ideal opportunity for students who want to understand how a AAA studio operates from the inside out.

What You’ll Do

• Support studio operations across HR, Admin, IT, and Finance functions

• Assist in creating, optimizing, and implementing operational processes and documentation

• Liaise between studio members, departments, and external partners with clear, professional communication

• Help maintain highly accurate and organized records—both physical and digital

• Contribute to project tracking and planning through tools like Trello and Jira

• Take initiative to identify operational issues and support timely resolutions

What You’ll Learn

• How a AAA game studio operates across departments

• Best practices in project management, organization, and cross-functional communication

• Experience in process improvement, administrative systems, and financial coordination

• How to manage priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, creative environment

• Insight into the intersection of creative development and studio operations
  

What We’re Looking For

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-department collaboration

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-changing environment

• Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving approach

• Team-oriented, adaptable, and highly collaborative mindset

• Experience maintaining organized and accurate records (physical and digital)

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Trello and Jira

• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision

• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information

• A passion for games and an understanding of gaming culture is a plus

Eligibility

• Students with expected graduation between December 2026 and Spring 2027 from an accredited university. Undergraduate

• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 18th - August 7th or June 15th - September 4th. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.

At this time, SIE will only consider applicants who are authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain their authorization to work in the United States.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.