Interns@Play is your peek behind the Hasbro curtain, told by our talented interns. Check out their stories!

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Hi! My name is Vivian, and I am a rising senior Mechanical Engineering student ....

Hey! I’m Ethan, a third year at Northeastern University, studying Mechanical Engineering .......

Hi, I’m Kylie a fourth year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Texas .......

When I first applied to Hasbro, I thought it was a long shot. The Product Design .......

Hey there! My name is Ashley and I am the Spring 2021 Games Brand Writer .......

Hi! I’m Maddy and I’m a Graphic Design student at Emmanuel College .......

When I was younger, my siblings and I played with.......

We meet again Mr. Potato Head, for the third time, however, this time.......

Hello! My name is Veronica and I’m a Product Design Intern/Co-op in the Star Wars department. I can’t believe it has......

For me, it’s always been important to work for an organization that is inherently good. Throughout my career I’ve worked for the U.S. federal government, the World Bank, and most recently, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). While there may not seem to be a connection between these organizations, the …

I really appreciated the opportunity to serve as an intern in the International Taxation Department at Hasbro Inc. From the time...

Hi there! I’m Allison, a fourth-year student studying Industrial Design at the University of Cincinnati and currently a Product Design Co-op working on Hasbro’s preschool brands. I’m passionate about toy design because I want to play a part in bringing.....

Hey y’all! I’m Lainey Davidson, and my friend Mild Niamkongkit and I have been Digital Sculpting.......

Interning as a toy designer at Hasbro has been a hope of mine ever since I started my degree in Industrial Design at BYU. I applied for the summer co-op with high hopes and low expectations, not anticipating actually....

Hi everyone! A little introduction before we begin -- I’m Patricia Yu, a product designer from Carnegie Mellon University, and I’m very interested in designing for interactions that bridge the worlds of physical products and modern digital technologies. You can see why I was extremely happy......

If you had told me a year ago that I would be interning at Hasbro, I would never have believed you. Hasbro toys and games have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, so you can imagine how much of a dream role this was!...

Never in a million years did I think I would intern at Hasbro. In fact, I even said that to myself when I first applied to the position online. I was applying left and right, trying to find a summer internship before my senior year of college. I remember telling my mother that I applied,....

Hi there! My name is Andy. I’m a 2nd year industrial design student enrolled at the University of Cincinnati.Back in August when I was applying to internships, Hasbro stood out to me. I have a HUGE love for toys, and I knew it would be better than working some boring office job....

My name is Yanru Zhang. I’m an international student that came from China. I’m currently studying Finance and Accounting major in Northeastern University. In Hasbro, my co-op position is working with Global Finance Operation team...

I had a blog post prepped to be posted today that was written back in February. Needless to say, almost everything has changed drastically since that time. In the age of COVID-19, the world I wrote about in February has all but flipped. Close contact can be fined, the outdoors are closely monitored, and play experiences…

I have many great memories from the past six weeks of my internship here at Hasbro, but one of my favorites occurred on my very first day. It’s not so much a memory as it is a quote that perfectly describes the people, the environment, and the overall emotion of …

Hello! My name is Jim and I’m currently pursuing my master’s in creative brand management at the VCU Brandcenter in Richmond, VA. With almost a decade of work experience under my belt, finding the right summer internship experience was really important to me. When I first heard of the MBA …

Hasbro is always trying something new and different to keep a leg up on the competition. If you have any connection to NERF, then you know there’s a ton of new and exciting things happening. I’ve been lucky to have acquired a role in all of this, which has been …

I have been at Hasbro for a little over 2 months now and have learned something new pretty much every day; analyzing problems from different perspectives, managing my meeting/workload balance and taking the initiative to complete a task without my manager’s help. But the one thing my manager and everyone …

For me, science has always fit perfectly with my interests, so when applying to college, Penn State’s Science BS/MBA program gave me everything that I had ever wanted. Surrounding myself with others who were also driven by science, it was apparent that learning about science was much more than the …

On top of many of the ins and outs of the brand writing and games processes at Hasbro, my manager has taught me that that it’s okay to take initiative. In fact, I am often encouraged to seek out opportunities and assignments to take on, even if they stray from …

As everyone might assume, working at a company like Hasbro has its benefits and perks in terms of company environment and employee personalities. With a person like me, someone who loves to joke around and laugh a lot, but also determined to contribute my best to a team, I found …

Since I’ve started working at Hasbro, I’ve learned a whole lot, met some cool people, and have enjoyed my time here immensely. There haven’t been too many challenges so far but if I had to pin point one specific one that I’ve found most challenging, it would be the commute. …

I chose Hasbro for my intern program because it’s a really nice company with a big space on the Market and who wouldn’t like to work with a happy product such as toys? During a normal day at Hasbro Brazil, I’ve learned a lot to help with my professional life. …

Being a senior in mechanical engineering, I’ve come to find myself often reflecting on how my personality type would fit into the dynamic of the typical engineering firm. And honestly, for a while this reflection made me worried that I have chosen the wrong major. I consider myself to have …

My name is Eli and a couple weeks ago, I started my second co-op at Hasbro. I wanted to do a second co-op at Hasbro mainly due to my love of toys, and I’m very glad I had the opportunity to return. I was also impressed with the breadth of …

In this few weeks, Hasbro gave me a wonderful and practical internship experience. Since the first week in Hasbro, the working environment in the office impressed me with its harmonious atmosphere and interactions between colleagues. It was also good to see the passion of staff in Hasbro in their work. …

My internship at Hasbro was a precious opportunity in which we were guided to discover our career aspirations. It was more than just an internship, but a real work experience. It is like condensing one year’s work into one summer such that we could participate in different activities, such as …

Being an intern at Hasbro, I was given so many opportunities to create and to contribute. We were encouraged to provide opinions with our green mind. Hasbro’s mission is clear that we adapt to the new changes and it is rooted in all the staff. They are enthusiastic to help us ...

My name is John, and I am a Virtual Reality Developer Intern working with the DevOps/LiveOps team here at Hasbro. When I accepted the position, I had an idea of what I could expect. I anticipated efficiency, both in code and in our day to day practices. I believed that …

In an age where companies are starting to engage in corporate social responsibility, Hasbro has been spreading joy and improving children’s lives since the beginning. Most Hasbro employees who have spoken with me have told me that, while they love the work they do and the teams to which they …

My first few weeks at Hasbro have been a blast so far! I can already feel myself becoming a part of the Hasbro family. Since I have a desk at both the Pawtucket and Providence offices, it means I get to see a lot of Rhode Island and meet a …

Throughout the summer I have been working as a Global Communications Intern, primarily working on creating a process for our costume character program and planning branded events. I have learned a lot about Hasbro and its iconic brands, such as Transformers and My Little Pony, but also what it takes …

While here at Hasbro, I have picked up many skills and tricks of the trade. The one that sticks out to me the most is to look at the design process. This process is defining a problem, collecting information, brainstorming and analyzing ideas, developing solutions and models, getting feedback from …

Hi! My name is Ana and I have been interning as a Global Brand Marketing Intern this summer for the Hasbro Playskool team. Everything about interning with Hasbro has been an incredible experience! Every day is different. Things that I usually do include completing market research, analyzing competitors, looking for …

Having worked at Hasbro since the beginning of January, I can safely say that completing my first co-op here has been a unique and rewarding experience. As an upcoming 3rd year at Northeastern University, I also know that it’s easy to get absorbed solely into classes. Co-oping at Hasbro has …

Hello! My name is Holly and I am an Industrial Engineer from Texas A&M University. I am a Project Engineer Co-op on My Little Pony here at Hasbro. A day in the life of a #Hasbrointern is always new and exciting! Each day, I work with a variety of …

Coming from a school where coops are a requirement, everyone seems to look at their work experience simply as a job to get them a step closer to graduating. For me though, working at Hasbro is a dream job that I hoped I would get the chance to work at …

Hi everyone, it’s Sam again! But for those who don’t know me I’m a third year Packaging Science major at Rochester Institute of Technology ......

Hi! I'm Jim Bhak, a graduate student in the Animation Department at the Savannah College of Art and Design. I was a sculpting.......

Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a rising junior at Brown University studying Environmental Studies and Entrepreneurship .......

When I first heard I had been accepted for the role as an Internal Audit here at Hasbro, I was beyond .......

As an intern on the Global Communications team I have not only learned .......

Choosing my final co-op felt like an ultimatum. It's my last chance .......

When I was interviewed for the project engineer co-op position at Hasbro, I understood that ......

Hello! My name is Yan Carlos Velasquez, and I am......

Hi again! In case we haven’t met before, my name .......

Hey guys this is Skye! I'm the 2020 Fall Co-op......

If you had told me at the beginning of this year that I would have an internship in Hasbro’s treasury department, I would be excited, but also a little confused. After all, I had never been someone deeply involved in the world of gaming....

What a summer! I have had such a great experience being an intern here at Hasbro. Where do I even begin? I chose Hasbro largely due to...........

When I got the call from Hasbro that they were accepting my offer as a summer intern, I was elated! I had decided to apply to Hasbro for the pure fact that their toys and games shaped me into the person I am today. So, to say I was excited was an understatement....

Hello! I’m Mary Kane, a rising senior at the Savannah College of Art and Design and a Game Design major. I was a sculpting co-op. During the fall quarter of 2019, Hasbro’s sculpting team visited my school and came to talk to my character art class about our work. I was a bit intimidated because.....

Hey there! My name is Sam. I am a 2nd year packaging science student from Rochester Institute of Technology. My co-op here at Hasbro as a packaging engineer has been an amazing experience. I have learned so much....

I chose to be a part of the Hasbro internship program after members of Hasbro’s sculpting team came to my college to review portfolios and interview people. Initially I applied to the portfolio review on a whim just to see what they had to say, but after seeing their presentation....

My name is Samantha Castrillon, and I am currently a student at Year Up Providence Rhode Island studying IT. My internship role is working with the Global Planners in Hasbro....

Heya! I’m Olivia, and I’m a pre-junior industrial design student at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio.Funny thing about my application to Hasbro; I actually ended up interviewing with about 5 different teams at Hasbro before I landed on the FurReal Friends and Baby Alive team....

Hello! My name is Brian Thornber, I’m currently a Junior at Johnson & Wales University in downtown Providence Rhode Island. I have an Associates degree in Computerized Drafting, and am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Design…

For most college students, January is a break away from school. For me, it is my opportunity to build my skillset for the future and grow as a person. That’s why I knew I wanted to come back to Hasbro. Hi, my name is Liv DeLuca and I’m currently a junior studying Industrial Design at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. I’m on my last few weeks of my second internship at…

Fun fact: I was late to call into my interview with Hasbro. Probably not the best first impression. I spent my interview trying to catch my breath and look like I knew what I was talking about. After it was done, I had just about convinced myself that it was over and I definitely wasn’t getting my first choice for co-op.…

Hey! I’m Rachel, and I am a Cinci Sophmore studying Industrial Design at the University of Cincinnati, DAAP. My co-op here with Hasbro as a product designer has been my very first step into the world of professional design. Needless to say, I have loved every minute of it! Walking into Hasbro …

Hi there! My name is Liv and I’m currently going into my junior year of Industrial Design at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. My co-op experience this summer in the model shop has been amazing! I’ve learned so much about industrial design and have improved on my model-making …

I wanted to be extremely productive the summer before my senior year at the University of Southern California. In order to truly gain knowledge in my area of study, public relations, it was important to me that I worked at an organization that reached audiences of all different ages. Growing …

Hi there, my name is Bethany! I am currently a Junior at Bryant University studying Global Supply Chain Management and Applied Analytics. Since this past January, I have been welcomed on board at Hasbro as a Co-Op in the Global Logistics department. Throughout my time here, I have been surrounded …

I’ve wanted to work at Hasbro since I was a little kid. I remember playing games like Battleship and Monopoly with my family and having Nerf wars with my little brother and friends. We all appreciated the quality of Hasbro’s products, as even after many hours of play the toys …

As an undergraduate intern with the Global Consumer Insights team, every day is truly unique. During my 8 months interning here, I have been exposed to a wide variety of experiences working with many of Hasbro’s famous brands including NERF, Play-Doh, Transformers, and more! On some days, I spend hours …

Ever since a young age I have always wanted to be creative and express myself in ways where my inspiration was on full display. I considered the field of Engineering early on in life and believed it to be my dream job based on the idea that I’d be able …

Hasbro offered me a great opportunity for a Model Making Co-Op! Here I am putting all the skills and knowledge that I have learned from attending Wentworth Institute of Technology and applying them directly to my work. When working in the Model Shop, I am improving both my skill set …

Being a chemical engineering major, I never thought I would have an opportunity to intern at Hasbro. But now, I am thrilled to say I get to contribute to what made my childhood so special. Hasbro is an excellent company to work at for anyone who is still a kid …

My first day of orientation and I still couldn’t believe that I was starting my job at Hasbro, when about three weeks before, I was prepared to go back to school for the second semester of my sophomore year. My nerves were through the roof. I didn’t know what to expect, and …

During my first few days here at Hasbro, I have consistently been awed by the talented people that I get to work with and by the inviting culture and fun people on my team in the iPlay department. Being my first experience in an office environment, the beginning was daunting, …

Before entering Hasbro, I have never thought being an intern here would be such a fun yet meaningful experience. Hasbro provided me a very refreshing and warm atmosphere to sharpen my professional technical skills. The energetic and friendly atmosphere encourages me to actively engage in more and learn from the …

During my time as the design intern at Hasbro, I played a role in the development of several projects. It has given me a hands-on working experience in the toy industry. Apart from the projects, every people I met were very warm and kind. I feel like anyone in office …

Remember play time as a kid when you’d run around in a world full of adventure? You were full of creativity and bad ideas weren’t labeled, they were used as building blocks for your next idea. At Hasbro we encourage each other to present ideas, no matter how wild they …

Being an Intern at Hasbro has been one of the greatest experience I have ever had in my entire life. I have learned so much – not only the technical skills, but also being able to develop my interpersonal skills. Everyone here is very friendly and welcoming! They always encourage …

Internships are really what you make of them. They can be as exciting or as boring as you make it – like most other things in life, it’s all about your mindset! If you come into your internship everyday thinking “I GET to come work in this awesome internship role” …

Working as a product designer at Hasbro was my dream job ever since I started my degree in Industrial Design at BYU. I had an amazing time interning on the Pre-School gaming team and loved the tight-knit feel of the team and the enthusiasm for designing hilarious new game experiences. …

Hasbro has earned an incredible reputation by bringing innovative play and entertainment experiences to children around the world. However, only the employees of Hasbro see the unique individuals and teams that really set this company above the rest. I have been lucky enough to be the Customer Strategic Marketing intern …

I am so glad Hasbro made arrangements for interns to stay at Johnson and Wales University for our internships because it gave us a chance to really get to know each other and plan activities together. The first week we arrived, we visited the Providence Place Mall every single day …

I just began my six-month Electronics Engineering Co-op with Hasbro in the Applied Technologies department. I will be working with cross-functional project teams and will get to experience the entire development over the course of my time here. Academically, I started my journey at Sheridan College studying Art Fundamentals. After …

Because working for Hasbro is a dream come true. It’s a company that brings laughter and joy to not only children, but people from all ages; from all over the world. This is my first week at the company and so far it has been an incredible experience. There’s such …

As an MBA student with a focus on brand marketing, I chose to intern at Hasbro because it is competitively positioned in an exciting industry where I can gain experience that will help me grow into my career as a marketer. This is also a fantastic opportunity to work on …

Hi there! My name is Liv and I’m currently going into my junior year of Industrial Design at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. My co-op experience this summer in the model shop has been amazing! I’ve learned so much about industrial design and have improved on my model-making …