Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Tech Art

Location: In-person at Activision Motion Capture Studio in Playa Vista, California, or hirify.global in Middleton, Wisconsin. Applicants must currently reside in the US or be open to relocating to the US.

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

Company

Develops, publishes, and distributes interactive entertainment, including major video game franchises such as Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero.

What you will do

• Contribute to technical solutions for game development and content creation.
• Collaborate with artists and engineers to improve content creation pipelines and toolsets.
• Work with 3D applications and game engines on technical art projects.
• Participate in critiques and implement feedback on projects involving destruction, tools, rigging, and technical direction.

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.
• Currently residing in the US or willing to relocate to the US.
• Proficiency with 3D applications such as Maya, Blender, ZBrush, or Substance.
• Experience with Unity, Unreal, or another game engine, plus knowledge of Python, Java, C#, or C++ and object-oriented programming.
• Understanding of production and tracking tools such as Jira and Perforce, with a resume and portfolio, reel, or Git repository demonstrating technical art projects.

Nice to have

• Experience with Houdini, MetaHuman, MotionBuilder, or SpeedTree.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person internship with a meaningful project and access to learning resources.
• Relocation services may include flight, train, or mileage reimbursement.
• Living stipend to help cover housing, utilities, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
• Eligible interns may receive medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, wellness, and tuition-related benefits.
• Inclusive environment focused on creative, diverse, and collaborative game development teams.