Environment Art Intern- Undergraduate
United States, Burbank · USA-CA-Burbank · Hybrid · Posted Oct 19, 2026
At a glance
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- United States, Burbank · USA-CA-Burbank
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship not offered
About the role
- Join the Art Department at Insomniac Games and gain hands-on experience creating environments and assets that help bring game worlds to life.
- As an Environment Art Intern, you'll collaborate with experienced artists to model, texture, surface, and place assets within game environments.
- Throughout the internship, you'll receive mentorship from senior members of the Environment art team, explore new artistic techniques and tools, and gain practical experience working within a game development studio.
Responsibilities
- Model natural and architectural geometry using concept art and photo reference, with a focus on creating props and supporting level artists.
- Create UV layouts, generate normal maps, and develop textures and materials for environment objects.
- Contribute to modeling, texturing, surfacing, and placing component assets to help build game worlds.
- Learn and apply new artistic techniques and tools to maintain a consistent visual style under the direction of the Art Director.
- Collaborate with the Environment art team to develop and refine assets while gaining hands-on experience with game production workflows.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at a college or university studying a related Arts field.
- A 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.
- Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university.
- Able to work during one of the following periods: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd.
- Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
Preferred qualifications
- Python skills
- Previous experience with Maya
Benefits
- Fixed hourly pay rate of $36.50—$36.50 USD
- Relocation assistance
Workplace
- Hybrid working policy applies.
Skills
- Python
- Maya