Play Invention Digital Intern

Job Description

Do you dream of making life more playful by using your deep curiosity and passion to create innovative play experiences other people tell you can’t be done? Join the LEGO® Group’s Creative Play Lab for a Paid Internship in our London Hub! 

Application requirements:

To apply, simply submit the following by December 13th 2024:

• A current CV detailing your education and relevant experiences.

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in and a good fit for this internship as well as your availability (start date / duration / weekly hours). 

• A single A4 page poster (submitted as PDF) communicating why you think you are a good fit for the role. You can design this however you like using images, words, inventions, colors, etc. 

Internship Eligibility: 

• Currently studying a degree in Interaction Design, UX, Computer Science, Game Design, or related design fields.

• Free to start the internship in February 2025. Internship Dates: 3rd February 2025 – 28th June 2025. 

• This role is part-time, 3 days/week on site at our London office and for a period of 6 months. 

• Speak English to a proficient level. 

• Experience with at least some of the following: 

• Coding in C#, C++, Python, JavaScript or similar languages.  

• Prototyping in Unity or Unreal Engine. 

• Tools for interactive experiences (Sound Design, Mixed Reality, Emerging Technologies, etc.). 

• Building prototypes in short timeframes. 

• Creating playful experiences. 

• Designing for kids. 

Perks of this internship: 

• Shape the future of play in Creative Play Lab and contribute to the LEGO models and experiences of the future. 

• Work with a passionate team of like-minded inventors and experimenters where you’ll learn something new every day and build your professional network. 

• Work in the London headquarters of the LEGO Group and see our awesome offices. 

• Gain an insight into how an innovation department operates and the processes through which we design our model portfolio at the LEGO Group.

Core Responsibilities

In this internship you will... 

• Push the boundaries of play by imagining new universes, creating compelling characters and constructing new prototypes to bring concepts to life. 

• Research innovative technologies, materials and toys to discover new possibilities within physical and digital play. 

• Explore new play opportunities by testing physical / digital prototypes to gather feedback and iterate on ideas. 

• Collaborate with a team of experienced designers, developers, engineers, artists and researchers to drive our innovation missions forward. 

Play your part in our team succeeding

Creative Play Lab (CPL) is at the heart of new product innovations at the LEGO Group. We experiment with emerging technologies, tinker with new tools, band together with new brands and integrate new inventions into the LEGO system of play to create the toys of tomorrow’s world.

As an intern in the Play Invention Digital team, you will specialize in digital-physical play. Our mission is to explore, innovate, and bridge the realms of physical play, software, and digital technology to create experiences that surprise and delight kids all around the world. We are a multidisciplinary team of adventurous designers, makers, and hackers. We have a thinking by making philosophy - designing and building digital-physical play experiences for kids across multiple modalities including haptic, visual, auditory, gestural, and spatial.   

Do you have what it takes?

We are looking for someone who: 

• Embraces the unknown and has a proactive approach to discovery. 

• Is a Playful Inventor that is curious to discover new play opportunities using cutting-edge technologies. 

• Has a tinkering mindset and likes getting their hands dirty. 

• Values action over perfection and likes to share prototypes early and often. 

• Is a maker that can build interactive prototypes using software and code. 

• Is an Explorer that is fascinated by early-stage experimentation bringing technology together with creative concepts. 

• Is a Pioneer that can spot the magic in new technologies to create never seen before play experiences for kids. 

• Ability to visualize concepts, bring ideas to life with digital physical prototypes. 

• Has the ability to work independently and within smaller cross-functional teams. 

• Has the ability to design & build functional demos using software and code.  

• Is interested in designing playful experiences for kids with a test-driven development approach. 

Please note: Internship salary and benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process.

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

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