Accessibility Intern- Masters or PhD

Recently completed or currently pursuing a bachelor’s or higher degree in accessibility, inclusive design, game design, interaction design, UX design, or a related field.

Interest in accessibility, inclusive design, user research, and creating better gaming experiences for players with disabilities.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document observations, summarize information, and present findings to small internal groups with guidance.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and manage assigned tasks.

Foundational ability to work with percentages, rates, and basic descriptive data, including reading tables and charts.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn from feedback and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Interest in learning about video game production processes and accessibility features in games.

Coursework, portfolio projects, volunteer work, or professional experience demonstrating an interest in accessible design, inclusive game experiences, accessibility standards, or designing for people with disabilities is preferred.

Experience using accessibility features in games is a plus.

Familiarity with survey tools such as Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey is a plus, with training provided as needed.

Interest in developing quantitative research skills is encouraged.

Eligibility

Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university. Advanced Degree- Masters or PhD

Able to work during one of the following periods: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd. 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.

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Intern Pay Range

$40.25 - $46.75 USD

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