Activision 2027 Summer Internships - VFX

Location: In-person at High Moon Studios in Carlsbad, California, or Treyarch in Playa Vista, California; candidates must currently reside in the US or be open to relocating to the US.

Salary: $20.00–$50.00 hourly in the US.

Company

hirify.global develops and publishes interactive entertainment and video games, including the Call of Duty franchise.

What you will do

• Contribute to real-time visual effects for Call of Duty gameplay.
• Design dynamic, cinematic, and optimized effects using in-game FX systems and game engines.
• Create explosive battlefield effects and immersive environmental details.
• Script multi-state FX objects and balance visual quality with performance.
• Collaborate with experienced artists and engineers within AAA production pipelines.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s program and graduating between May 2027 and June 2028.
• Available for a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June.
• Must currently reside in the US or be open to relocating to the US.
• Experience creating real-time VFX simulations using Maya, 3ds Max, or in-game FX editors.
• Familiarity with Unreal, Unity, or proprietary game engines.
• Strong understanding of particle systems, shaders, dynamics, and 3D fundamentals; a portfolio or reel featuring real-time photoreal visual effects is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Houdini or Photoshop.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful project work with tools and resources for learning.
• Relocation services may include flight, train, or car mileage reimbursement.
• Living stipend to help cover housing, utilities, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
• Eligible interns may receive health, financial, leave, wellness, and other employee benefits.
• Inclusive workplace focused on creative and collaborative game development.