External Character Art Intern

TL;DR

External Character Art Intern: Contribute to active AAA game development by reviewing and polishing external character assets, ensuring quality and technical compliance. Focus on acquiring essential skills in industry-standard tools like Unreal Engine, ZBrush, and Maya, and enhancing understanding of advanced game development technology.

Location: Hybrid at San Carlos, CA studio, with initial 1-2 weeks onsite for onboarding. Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Compensation: $21-25 per hour, plus a stipend.

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio with over 30 years of legacy, known for creating award-winning franchises like Tomb Raider.

What you will do

• Acquire essential skills using industry-standard tools and software such as Unreal Engine, ZBrush, Maya, and Substance Designer & Painter.
• Participate in external game development aspects by helping review incoming character assets, checking for quality, consistency, and technical compliance.
• Support mid, senior, and lead artists by polishing external character assets, helping fix issues, and other assigned tasks.
• Enhance your understanding of advanced game development technology, focusing on Unreal Engine.

Requirements

• Enrolled as a college Junior or Senior (graduating Fall/Winter 2025 or Spring 2026).
• Pursuing a degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, or Engineering.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hrs/week) for the 12-week program (June 1st – August 21st, 2026).
• Able to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1-2 weeks for onboarding.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Submission of a complete application including a resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio.

Nice to have

• Understanding and/or examples of Character Technical Art, such as rigging or advanced materials.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive regional salary and stipend for expenses.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities (after initial onboarding).
• Company paid holidays plus additional paid days in December.
• Ability to accrue additional paid time-off.
• Professional mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to active AAA projects.