Savvy Games Group partners with MENA studios for 2026 Kickstarter Programme
Saudi studios open paid internships across art, design, programming and community roles
Savvy Games Group has named five partner studios for the 2026 cohort of its Kickstarter Programme, with Evolite Studio, Nomadroid, Limeless Studio, Steer Studios and Spoilz each opening paid internship roles for Saudi talent.
The programme is Savvy's six-month paid internship pipeline, designed to move local entrants into entry-level roles at Savvy and its subsidiaries. It runs in person from September 2026 to February 2027.
Evolite Studio is recruiting a 2D artist and a community manager to work on its upcoming game NOOR, with the option of remote work from Jeddah. Steer, on the other hand, is taking applications for a 3D intern.
Limeless Studio has opened two positions in game design and community management. Spoilz, meanwhile, is taking interns into UI/UX design and gameplay programming, with training delivered in person in Riyadh.
Talent pipeline play
The Kickstarter Programme sits within Savvy Academy, the group's broader talent infrastructure that also includes the Next-Gen schools workshop and the Nine66 Incubator.
Savvy has said the ultimate goal of Kickstarter is to convert successful graduates into full-time entry-level hires across its headquarters and subsidiaries.
Moreover, the Steer Studios parent recently signed a memorandum of understanding with NEOM to align Nine66's incubator with the Level Up accelerator, and a separate deal with AWS for cloud and AI training.
The Kickstarter cohort closes applications on June 27th, 2026, with results announced July 30th.
