About the role#
Join the Animation Department at Insomniac Games for a 12-week summer internship. You will work alongside experienced artists to create characters and props for game development. This role provides hands-on experience in character modeling, UV layouts, and material creation while you learn how these elements support animation and production. You will receive mentorship from senior team members to help develop your artistic and technical skills in a collaborative environment.
What you'll do#
- Create and refine 3D models and textures for characters and props.
- Develop corrective blendshapes to support animation.
- Create efficient UV layouts.
- Author textures and materials using Substance Painter.
- Collaborate with the Character Art and Animation team to refine assets.
- Learn game production techniques and workflows.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a field related to Character Art, with an expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029.
- A creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to your work.
- Genuine interest in character modeling, texturing, and game development.
- Passion for video games and animation.
- Availability for the full 12-week internship period during the Summer 2027 term.
- Six to twelve months of related experience or training is beneficial but not required.
- Python skills and previous experience with Maya are preferred.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Burbank, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Duration: 12 weeks, with options for May 17 to August 6 or June 14 to September 3.
- Compensation: This is a paid, full-time internship with a fixed hourly rate of $36.50.
About Insomniac Games
Insomniac Games is a video game developer founded in 1994. The company creates titles for various platforms and has sold over 70 million units. Its portfolio includes franchises such as Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet and Clank, and Marvel's Spider-Man. The business maintains studios in Burbank, California, and Durham, North Carolina, with a staff size between 201 and 500 people.
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