About the role#
As a VFX Intern on the Apex Legends team, you will learn how to create high-quality, real-time visual effects for a live-service shooter. You will report to the VFX Director and work under the guidance of senior artists to contribute to the game's sci-fi aesthetic.
What you'll do#
- Create and implement real-time VFX for characters, weapons, environmental elements, and seasonal content.
- Partner with Art, Design, Animation, and Engineering teams to ensure your work supports gameplay clarity.
- Use our game engine and proprietary tools to prototype, implement, and iterate on VFX assets.
- Assist with basic performance profiling and optimization to balance visual quality with technical constraints.
- Participate in art reviews, gather feedback from leads, and iterate on your work to meet studio quality standards.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelors degree program for Real Time VFX, Game Art, Animation, Computer Graphics, or a related field.
- Graduation date no earlier than December 2027.
- Strong sense of aesthetics, composition, color theory, and timing.
- Familiarity with DCC tools such as Maya, Houdini, or Photoshop.
- Experience implementing assets or working with particle systems in engines like Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary editors.
- A curious, analytical approach to troubleshooting and working within technical pipelines.
- Passion for playing and making games, specifically first-person shooters and sci-fi art styles.
- Ability to receive feedback and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis for the 12-week duration.
Location & details#
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Please ensure your graduation date is visible on your resume.
About Electronic Arts (EA)
Electronic Arts is a public company founded in 1982. It operates in the entertainment industry with a focus on mobile and console games. The business handles development, publishing, and interactive entertainment technology. Based in Redwood City, California, the company employs over 10,000 people.
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