Environment Art Intern - Undergraduate (Game Development)

Location: Burbank, California, United States; onsite role. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary: $36.50 per hour during the internship period.

Company

Join the Art Department at Insomniac Games within hirify.global to create environments and assets for game worlds.

What you will do

• Model natural and architectural geometry from concept art and photo references, creating props and supporting level artists.
• Create UV layouts, normal maps, textures, and materials for environment objects.
• Model, texture, surface, and place component assets to build game worlds.
• Learn and apply artistic techniques and tools to maintain a consistent visual style under the Art Director's direction.
• Collaborate with the Environment Art team and gain hands-on experience with game production workflows.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a college or university in a related Arts field.
• Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university; undergraduate status required.
• Available for the entire 12-week internship period during either May 17–August 6 or June 14–September 3.
• Creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to learning and completing assigned work.
• Passion for video games and art, with an interest in environment modeling, texturing, and game development.
• Willingness to learn new tools and techniques and collaborate with experienced artists.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without requiring current or future work visa sponsorship from SIE.
• No prior professional experience or training is required.

Nice to have

• Python skills.
• Previous experience with Maya.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship from senior Environment Art team members.
• Opportunities to explore new artistic techniques and tools.
• Hands-on experience in a game development studio and with production workflows.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Fixed hourly pay applies only during the internship period.