MagicLab Summer Internship 2026

On-Site & Full Time @ODTU Teknokent / Ankara, Turkey

At MagicLab, we are opening the doors of our studio this summer to aspiring game developers, artists, and product enthusiasts who want to gain hands-on experience in the game industry.

Our Summer Internship Program is a two-month, full-time, on-site program at our office in ODTÜ Teknokent, Ankara. During the program, our interns will work closely with experienced MagicLab mentors, gain hands-on experience in the mobile game development process, and strengthen their skills through practical work.

Whether you are completing a mandatory university internship or applying for a voluntary internship, this program is designed to help you take your first real step into the game industry.

Internship Roles

We are looking for interns in the following areas:

Game Developer

Work with our team to explore how mobile games are built and published. You will contribute to gameplay systems, experiment with prototypes, and gain experience with real development workflows.

Game Artist

Support the art pipeline by creating visual assets, concepts, and illustrations that align with the style of the project. You will collaborate with artists, designers, and developers while learning production-ready workflows.

Product Specialist

Analyze games, contribute gameplay ideas, explore player experience, and support product decisions together with designers, artists, and developers.

What You’ll Do

During the internship, you will:

  • Work alongside experienced MagicLab mentors

  • Gain hands-on experience in the mobile game development process

  • Participate in practical tasks across the production pipeline

  • Collaborate with developers, artists, and product specialists

  • Learn how game teams iterate, test, and improve ideas

  • Explore different aspects of the game development lifecycle firsthand

Who We’re Looking For

  • 3rd or 4th year university students

  • Passionate about games and interested in the game industry

  • Able to participate in a full-time, on-site internship at our ODTÜ Teknokent office

  • Curious, motivated, and eager to learn from experienced professionals

  • Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment

Requirements

  • Portfolio is required for Game Artist applications.

  • A Github link or equivalent proof of work is a big plus in Game Developer applications.

  • We are looking for at least entry-level knowledge of Unity and C# for Game Developer applications.

  • Familiarity with Excel or Google Sheets will be considered a strong plus for the Product Specialist role.

Application

Applications will be collected through the form below. Deadline for the program is April 12th, 2026.

Candidates who move forward in the evaluation process may be invited to additional stages.

If you’re excited to learn how games are built and want to experience the creative and collaborative environment of a real game studio, we would love to hear from you.

 

Apply now and take your first step into the world of game development at MagicLab.