AAA VFX Intern: Learn Maya, Houdini & Real-Time Art

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. (Japan); Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac Games is recruiting a Visual Effects Art Intern to contribute to AAA game production by creating and refining visual effects assets. You will work with experienced artists to develop effects from concept to implementation, using industry tools like Maya, Photoshop, Houdini, and proprietary software.

This internship offers mentorship, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn a game credit while learning Insomniac's workflow and industry techniques in a fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.F.A. in a relevant art or design field.
• Six to twelve months of related experience or training is beneficial.
• Strong foundation and production design skills.
• Proficiency with Maya and Photoshop; real-time tools like Unreal or Unity.

Responsibilities

• Create and polish visual effects assets that contribute to the visual experience of a game.
• Develop visual effects from scratch, including materials, meshes, and particles.
• Set dress levels and cinematics with visual effects to enhance gameplay and storytelling.
• Optimize visual effects to maintain performance while achieving the intended visual quality.
• Use Maya, Photoshop, Houdini, and proprietary tools to create and refine visual effects.
• Collaborate with the VFX department to complete project milestones and contribute to game production.
• Learn game industry techniques and the Insomniac process for creating visual effects art while developing your creative, technical, and teamwork skills.

Skills

Creative

Self-motivated

Collaborative

Education

B.F.A. in Computer Art, Illustration, Game Design, Product Design, or equivalent

Tools

Maya

Photoshop

Unreal

Unity

Job description

Insomniac Games is recruiting a Visual Effects Art Intern to contribute to AAA game production by creating and refining visual effects assets. You will work with experienced artists to develop effects from concept to implementation, using industry tools like Maya, Photoshop, Houdini, and proprietary software.

This internship offers mentorship, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn a game credit while learning Insomniac's workflow and industry techniques in a fast-paced studio environment.