About the role#
The CGI Artist Intern will support our creative team by contributing to the 3D production pipeline. You will work on modeling, compositing, and archiving workflows. This is a hands-on opportunity to develop production skills alongside experienced artists. You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a CGI product image, from raw 3D asset to final deliverable.
What you'll do#
- Support the 3D production pipeline by assisting with compositing swap-in products.
- Create low-poly models optimized from high-poly source assets.
- Review Revit files to assist in verifying model accuracy.
- Archive models from 3DS Max for our External Sharing Library.
- Participate in lighting and compositing training with a focus on DaVinci Resolve.
- Assist with material and texture application.
- Support the team in preparing and organizing scene files for rendering.
- Assist with quality review of rendered images.
- Collaborate with senior artists and project leads to meet production deadlines.
- Contribute to the organization and maintenance of digital asset libraries.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in 3D Art, Animation, Visualization, or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of a 3D application.
- Experience with basic modeling, geometry retopology and optimization, material adjustments, UV unwrapping and editing, and artifact correction.
- Understanding of fundamental lighting principles.
- Strong attention to detail with an eye for scale, proportion, and material accuracy.
- Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback, and iterate quickly.
- Comfort working independently while staying communicative with the broader team.
- A digital portfolio of 3D work is required.
- Familiarity with 3DS Max, V-Ray, and Revit is a plus.
Location & details#
- This internship is located on-site in Austin, Texas.
- The term runs from January 2027 through April 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
About Four Hands
Four Hands is a designer and wholesaler of furniture and home decor. Founded in 1996 in Austin, Texas, the company supplies retail chains, independent stores, and interior designers. It maintains international offices across Asia and Mexico alongside showrooms in the United States. The company employs over 700 people and manages a catalog of 6,000 products.
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