Technical Artist, Environment Optimization Intern [Spring 2027]

Crystal Dynamics

1d•$21 - $24•Remote

About The Position

Crystal Dynamics is accepting applications for a remote spring internship open to candidates across most U.S. states. This 12-week program offers hands-on work contributing to active AAA game projects, mentorship from experienced professionals, and collaboration with onsite and remote teams. The program runs February 1 through April 23, 2027, and includes the first week onsite at the studio in San Carlos, California for onboarding. Interns must be available full-time (40 hours per week) during core business hours for the full program. The internship is intended for candidates who graduated from a college or university program in 2026 and have a degree in a relevant field. Compensation is $21–$24 per hour, based on the intern’s confirmed work location. Interns are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Requirements

Graduated from a college or university program in 2026 (Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter).
Degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Engineering, or a related field.
Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during core business hours for the full program, February 1–April 23, 2027, including the first week onsite in San Carlos, California.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Submit a complete application including a resume, cover letter, and a link to a portfolio or GitHub.

Nice To Haves

Portfolio demonstrating foundational technical art skills, such as environment art, modular asset workflows, set dressing support, or environment optimization.
Maya or Unreal scripts, tools, or workflows that improve environment performance and production efficiency.
Industry involvement outside classroom curriculum, such as game jams, personal projects, or group project contributions demonstrating initiative.
Exposure to industry-standard development software, tools, and engines.
Willingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows.
Ability to communicate ideas, eagerness to learn, and willingness to put feedback into action.

Responsibilities

Learn and use industry-standard tools, software, and scripting languages such as Unreal Engine, Maya, and Python, with an emphasis on environment-focused workflows.
Participate in a small, mentored technical art tools and pipeline project, from proposal and prototype through technical design documentation, implementation, iteration, and polish for environment content.
Support mid-level, senior, and lead technical artists by building and refining tools or scripts.
Troubleshoot pipelines and DCC-to-engine integration issues.
Support environment optimization workflows and reduce content debt through automation.
Document fixes clearly.
Develop understanding of game development technology, particularly Unreal Engine, environment optimization, and efficient asset performance.