3D Art Intern (Gamedev)

Location: Remote/Flexible within the United States, with the first week onsite at the San Carlos, California studio for onboarding. Full-time availability during core business hours is required from February 1 through April 23, 2027.

Compensation: $20–$23 USD per hour, based on confirmed work location in the United States.

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio creating AAA franchises including Tomb Raider.

What you will do

• Contribute to active AAA game development projects and learn modern production workflows and tools.
• Develop skills across modeling, sculpting, UVs, texturing, material creation, mesh optimization, and in-engine implementation.
• Assist with world building, set dressing, and environment creation in Unreal Engine.
• Polish existing assets, help resolve issues, and support mid, senior, and lead artists with assigned art production tasks.
• Work with Unreal Engine, ZBrush, Blender, and Substance Painter/Designer, with a focus on Unreal Engine 5.

Requirements

• Graduated from a college or university program in 2026.
• Degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Engineering, or a related field.
• Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during core business hours for the entire February 1–April 23, 2027 program.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Availability for the first week onsite at the San Carlos, California studio for onboarding.
• Submit a complete application with a resume, cover letter, and portfolio link.

Nice to have

• Portfolio demonstrating foundational environment art skills, including 3D art with strong perspective, composition, mood, lighting, and material definition.
• Understanding of color theory and physically based rendering.
• Industry involvement outside classroom work, such as game jams, personal projects, or group projects.
• 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, show eagerness to learn, and apply feedback.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-week remote internship with hands-on work on active AAA projects and collaboration with onsite and remote teams.
• Professional mentorship from experienced game development professionals.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits package for interns.
• Opportunities to build industry-ready skills and professional relationships in game development.