TL;DR

3D Artist Intern (Game Art): Creating and optimizing high-quality virtual environments and characters for digital sports experiences with an accent on sketching, modeling, texturing, animating, and rigging. Focus on contributing fresh perspectives on existing projects and innovating VR experiences for real-time applications.

Location: %hirify_global% Head Office, Alkmaar, Netherlands. This is an on-site role, available for a 5-6 month period from February 2026. Preference for interns enrolled at a Dutch university or college.

Company

%hirify_global% is an Emmy Award-winning AI-based data analysis and visualisation company providing real-time digital sports engagement solutions as part of Sony's sports businesses.

What you will do

Create 3D environments and characters.
Sketch, model, texture, animate, and rig assets.
Optimize assets for real-time applications.
Contribute ideas on visual style and quality improvements.
Provide fresh perspectives on existing projects.
Help innovate VR experiences.

Requirements

Available 4-5 days a week on-site in Alkmaar for at least 5-6 months starting February 2026.
Strong English communication skills.
Solid knowledge of Blender.
Experience with Photoshop and/or Substance Painter/Designer.
Ability to create real-time 3D assets and understanding of optimization.
Must be enrolled at a Dutch university or college and able to provide an internship agreement.

Nice to have

Knowledge of animation and rigging.
Experience with Adobe CC.
Sculpting (e.g., ZBrush).
Experience with Unity.

Culture & Benefits

Dynamic environment merging sports, technology, and creativity.
Freedom and room for initiative in an open, informal culture.
Cozy lunches, sandwich grill, and occasional cooking colleagues.
Office games: Cornhole, chess, or ping-pong.
Fresh fruit and Friday afternoon drinks.
Free access to fitness with company card.
Attractive internship allowance.