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VFX Artist Intern - Undergraduate

United States, Burbank, CA

VFX Artist Intern - Undergraduate

Burbank, CA or Remote

 

About the Team:

Are you passionate about creating captivating visual effects for games? Insomniac Games is looking for a talented VFX Artist Intern to join our team! We’re searching for someone eager to pursue a career in game VFX, ready to learn all it takes to develop real-time visual effects that elevate gameplay and in-game cinematics, and can assist in debugging and troubleshooting during the development process.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Craft real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay and cinematic moments in an AAA PS5 title.
  • Collaborate closely with other developers, focusing on creating VFX that supports and enriches the game.
  • Debug and troubleshoot VFX elements to ensure they function seamlessly within the game.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a Bachelor's degree and projected to graduate by Spring 2026
  • A team-oriented mindset and familiarity with real-time game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal).
  • Experience with DCC tools such as Houdini, Maya, Photoshop, Substance, etc.
  • A strong portfolio/demo reel that demonstrates solid art and VFX fundamentals and showcases your skill in real-time work (required).
  • Technical skills in material/shader creation, node graphing, or scripting are a plus, though not essential.
  • Samples of past projects or relevant work.

Eligibility:

  • Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th.
  • Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
  •  Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

 

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Intern Pay Range

$33.25 - $40 USD

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