About the role#
This 12-week internship offers hands-on experience within a professional game development environment. You will work on active AAA projects alongside experienced mentors and collaborative teams. The program runs from February 1st through April 23rd, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Learn and use industry-standard software and tools.
- Participate in the 3D art pipeline, including modeling, sculpting, UVs, texturing, material creation, and mesh optimization.
- Assist with environment creation, world building, and set dressing in Unreal Engine.
- Support the art team by polishing assets, fixing issues, and contributing to production tasks.
- Build your knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 and modern game development technology.
What you'll need#
- A degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Engineering, or a related field.
- Graduation from a college or university program in 2026.
- Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during core business hours.
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
- A complete application including a resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship ($20-23/hr).
- The role is remote, but you must be available to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first week of the program for onboarding.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
About Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics is a game development studio located in San Mateo, California. Founded in 1992, the company creates titles such as the Tomb Raider franchise, Gex, and the Legacy of Kain series. It operates as a subsidiary of the Embracer Group. The studio employs between 201 and 500 people.
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