VFX Intern – Undergraduate or Master's

Job ID: R-125840 Role Summary: Join the Visual Effects Art team at Insomniac Games and gain hands-on experience creating visual effects for AAA game production. As a Visual Effects Art Intern, you'll work alongside experienced artists in a creative, collaborative game studio environment. You'll contribute to visual effects development, from creating and polishing assets to optimizing effects for gameplay and cinematics. Throughout the internship, you'll receive mentorship from senior team members, learn the Insomniac process for creating visual effects art, and gain practical experience using industry tools such as Maya, Photoshop, Houdini, and proprietary tools. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a AAA game production and earn a game credit for your work. What You’ll Be Doing: Create and polish visual effects assets that contribute to the visual experience of a game. Develop visual effects from scratch, including creating materials, meshes, and particles. Set dress levels and cinematics with visual effects to enhance gameplay and storytelling. Optimize visual effects to maintain performance while achieving the intended visual quality. Use Maya, Photoshop, Houdini, and proprietary tools to create and refine visual effects. Collaborate with the VFX department to complete project milestones and contribute to game production. Learn game industry techniques and the Insomniac process for creating visual effects art while developing your creative, technical, and teamwork skills. What We’re Looking For: Currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Computer Art, Illustration, Game Design, Product Design, or equivalent. Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial. Strong foundation skills and production design skills. Proficiency in Maya, Photoshop, and a real-time toolset such as Unreal or Unity. Creative, self-motivated, and responsible, with the ability to contribute in a collaborative, fast-paced studio environment. Passion for video games and art, with an interest in learning visual effects techniques used in game development. Eligibility: Student