About the role#
Join the Visual Effects Art team at Insomniac Games to gain hands-on experience in AAA game production. You will work alongside experienced artists to create and polish visual effects. Throughout this 12-week internship, you will receive mentorship, learn our internal processes, and contribute to game projects. Interns earn a game credit for their work.
What you'll do#
- Create and polish visual effects assets.
- Develop effects from scratch, including materials, meshes, and particles.
- Set dress levels and cinematics to support gameplay and storytelling.
- Optimize visual effects to ensure performance requirements are met.
- Use Maya, Photoshop, Houdini, and our internal proprietary tools.
- Collaborate with the VFX department to hit project milestones.
- Learn game industry techniques and the Insomniac production process.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Computer Art, Illustration, Game Design, Product Design, or an equivalent degree.
- Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029.
- Proficiency in Maya, Photoshop, and a real-time toolset like Unreal or Unity.
- Strong foundation and production design skills.
- Six to twelve months of related training or experience is helpful.
- A self-motivated, responsible, and creative approach to teamwork.
- A genuine passion for video games and art.
- Authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Burbank, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Pay Range: $36.50 to $40.25 per hour.
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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