Business Development Intern - Games
Pearl Abyss is a South Korean video game developer and publisher known for open-world action-adventure and MMORPG titles such as Black Desert Online, Black Desert Mobile, and Crimson Desert. The company develops its own game engine and focuses on creating immersive, visually rich gaming experiences, serving a global player base across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
About Pearl Abyss
Pearl Abyss is a South Korean game development company that creates and publishes titles including Black Desert Online, Black Desert Mobile, Black Desert Console, and Crimson Desert. The company emphasizes its own proprietary game engine technology and describes its mission around themes such as 'Global Lab: Beyond the Limits' and 'Games: Unforgettable Adventures,' positioning itself as a global leader in game development. Recent news highlights include major updates to Black Desert Mobile (a new PC launcher, server, and fishing remaster), Crimson Desert surpassing 5 million copies sold worldwide, and expansive PvP content updates for Black Desert Online and Console, including the Arena of Solare Season 9 and North America vs Europe competitive events at Heidel Ball 2026. The company serves a global community of players ('Adventurers') and maintains offices/operations supporting recruitment, partnerships, and community engagement worldwide, with clients/audiences spanning PC, console, and mobile gamers internationally.
Skills
About the Role
You will support partnerships, client outreach, and day-to-day business development activities while providing general support to the Brand Division. You will help research potential partners and vendors, support scheduling and follow-ups for partner meetings, prepare meeting minutes and reports, and contribute to market and competitor research. You will communicate with internal and external contacts across languages and time zones, and maintain confidentiality around sensitive business information. This internship offers hands-on experience and mentorship, giving you the chance to contribute to how Pearl Abyss's current and future titles achieve their EMEA goals.
Requirements
- Currently a registered student at a Dutch university
- A deep passion for video games
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Confidence in professional outreach and relationship building
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
- Available to commit to an internship of at least 32 hours per week for a minimum period of 3 months
- Be legally authorized to complete an internship in the Netherlands (e.g. as an EU/EEA citizen or by holding a valid residence permit that allows internship activities sponsored by the university)
Responsibilities
- Help research and identify potential partners, vendors, and collaboration opportunities that align with company objectives
- Support scheduling, agendas, and follow-ups for partner meetings and calls
- Prepare draft meeting minutes, summaries, and reports for internal stakeholders under the guidance of the team
- Contribute to market, competitor, and industry research
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external contacts, including across languages and time zones where relevant
- Maintain confidentiality around sensitive business and partner information
Benefits
- Fully reimbursed public transportation expenses - maximum €450/month
- Paid holiday days
- Sponsored lunch in the office
- Free snacks and refreshments