2026 Fall Co-Ops - UI Design - Demonware (Dublin)
Activision / Xbox GamingJob Title:
2026 Fall Co-Ops - UI Design - Demonware (Dublin)Requisition ID:
R027551Job Description:
User Interface Design Development Internship
Start Date: 14 / 09 / 2026
End Date: 14 /05/ 2027
About Demonware
Demonware is a member of the Activision family of studios, partnering with engineers and creatives across AAA game studios to deliver the online and data services that power some of the world’s biggest franchises — including Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot.
We’re a technology company that values openness and collaboration. We believe the best ideas win, everyone should feel empowered to contribute, and while we take our work seriously, we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
At Demonware, you’ll find big-company challenges with a small-company culture. Our co-op students make real contributions — many see their code running in production within days of joining.
Co-op Program Requirements
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program
Expected graduation between January 2027 and May 2028
Available for an 8-month, in-person co-op starting September 2026
Clear written and verbal communication
Portfolio is required
Resume and transcript required
"I was given the responsibility of designing, implementing and deploying features that are part of a large system. There is also a lot of exposure to complex problems where you get to see how experienced engineers approach and solve them" - Matthew Taggart 2022
The Role
- Collaborate with teams to design and optimize UI for live operations tools with specific focus on the end user.
- Enhance workflow interfaces to improve efficiency, and usability and contribute to the evaluation and evolution of our tooling suite.
- Work closely with engineers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
- Participate in design reviews and iterate on solutions based on user feedback and operational needs.
- Maintain and evolve Demonware’s design system—ensuring consistency, accessibility, and efficiency.
- Conduct usability research and feedback analysis to refine internal tool interfaces.
- Support ongoing design initiatives, contributing fresh ideas and solutions.
- Contribute to team QA signoff, ensuring quality and bug free features being delivered to the Live environment
The internship duration will be 8-12 months
Requirements
- Completed or undertaking a Degree in Design or Computer Science with User Experience focus
- Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, interaction design, and responsive interfaces.
- Experience with UI design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
- Understanding of user-centered design for internal workflows.
- Attention to detail, balancing aesthetics with usability and efficiency.
- Ability to collaborate on translating complex workflows into clear, intuitive designs.
- Strong communication and documentation skills, essential for cross-team collaboration.
- Can identify complex problems and find simple solutions.
- Can clearly communicate technical concepts.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a positive and respectful work environment. The ideal candidate will promote teamwork, open communication and a culture of mutual respect.
- Be able to commit to a 8-12 months internship
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with front-end development (HTML, CSS, React).
- Exposure to data visualization frameworks and real-time analytics.
- Experience working within multi-team environments on internal tools.
- Passion for understanding user behavior and optimizing experiences.
Key Applicant Traits
- Focused User-Centric Thinking
- Strong Communication Skills
- Good Prioritization & Time Management Skills
- Proactive & Collaborative
- Attention to Detail
What you should expect to learn & attain from your internship
- Mastering High-Level Design Thinking
- Exposure to Industry-Leading Tools & Methods
- Developing a Strong Personal & Professional Design Voice
- Exposure to Cutting-Edge Engineering Practices
- Designing for Complex Systems
- Learning Engineering Culture & Workflow Tools
- Translating Complex Engineering Requirements into Usable Interfaces
Please list any additional experience you have with design projects at home, any programming-related hobbies and resulting projects, any interesting school assignments you worked on, any open source involvement and a link to your code repository and/or blog.
We welcome your application even if your work experience is limited and you haven’t yet built up a mile-long resume. We are not looking for experience but transferable skills and what you can bring to the team
Perks
- City-center office location
- Paid annual leave
- Work directly on features for video games
- Competitive pay
- Free games
- Intern Team Events
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch with you shortly.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.