Lighting Art Intern (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lighting Art Intern (Gamedev): Contributing to active game development efforts for AAA projects with an accent on adjusting lighting setups, placing lights, and preparing shots for review. Focus on using industry-standard tools and software such as Unreal Engine, Maya and Blender to polish existing lighting assets and fix issues.

Location: Hybrid in San Carlos, CA. Must be able to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1- 2 weeks for onboarding. The work arrangement for the remainder of the program (onsite, hybrid, or remote) will be confirmed prior to the start date.

Salary: $21-25 per hour plus a stipend.

Company

hirify.global is seeking the best gaming talent worldwide to add to our 30-plus year legacy of game development creating new and iconic franchises.

What you will do

• Acquire essential skills using industry-standard tools and software such as Unreal Engine, Maya and Blender.
• Participate in various game development aspects of lighting such as adjusting lighting setups, placing lights, testing scenes, and preparing shots for review.
• Support mid, senior, and lead artists by polishing existing lighting assets, helping fix issues, and any other tasks assigned.
• Enhance your understanding of advanced game development technology, focusing on Unreal Engine.

Requirements

• Enrolled as a college Junior or Senior (Seniors could have graduated in Fall/Winter 2025 or will be graduating in Spring 2026).
• Pursuing a degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Engineering, or related fields.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hrs / week) for the duration of the 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 that includes a resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio.

Nice to have

• Portfolio demonstrating foundational lighting art skills, including environment or cinematic lighting practice pieces and understanding of color theory, composition and/or mood.
• Industry involvement outside classroom curriculum such as game jams, personal projects and/or contributions to group projects that show going above and beyond.
• 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 your ideas with eagerness to learn and put feedback into action.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive regional salary.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities.
• Company paid holidays, plus additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break.
• The ability to accrue additional paid time-off.