VFX Intern – Undergraduate or Master's

Insomniac Games•Burbank, CA

About The Position

Join the Visual Effects Art team at Insomniac Games and gain hands-on experience creating visual effects for AAA game production. The intern will work alongside experienced artists in a creative, collaborative game studio environment and contribute to visual effects development, from creating and polishing assets to optimizing effects for gameplay and cinematics. The internship includes mentorship from senior team members, training in Insomniac’s process for creating visual effects art, and practical experience with industry tools such as Maya, Photoshop, Houdini, and proprietary tools. The intern will have the opportunity to contribute to a AAA game production and receive a game credit for their work. This is a 12-week internship. Candidates must be available for one of the listed internship periods and for the entire period. Eligible candidates may receive relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring current or future work visa sponsorship from SIE. The position offers a fixed hourly pay rate of $36.50–$40.25 USD. SIE conducts background checks at the offer stage for new employees.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Computer Art, Illustration, Game Design, Product Design, or equivalent.
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.
Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university.
Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period and able to work during one of the listed internship periods.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Create and polish visual effects assets that contribute to a game’s visual experience.
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 Insomniac’s visual effects art process while developing creative, technical, and teamwork skills.