Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Tech Art

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Living stipend

In-person internship

Job summary

Activision Blizzard, Inc. offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Tech Art with in-person experiences at locations including Middleton, WI, and Playa Vista, CA. You’ll work on meaningful projects, learn advanced pipelines, and participate in a collaborative team environment.

The program requires enrollment in an eligible degree program, a May–June 2027 start, and US relocation eligibility. Interns receive relocation options and a living stipend to support housing and costs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating May 2027 – June 2028
• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June
• Currently residing in the US or open to relocating to the US
• Exhibits learning agility; can grasp and apply new skills
• Approaches problems in a clear, organized, solutions-oriented manner
• Works well with others and communicates needs clearly

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists and engineers to improve and expand content creation pipelines
• Contribute to tool sets and pipelines for tech art projects

Education

Currently enrolled in a degree program (certificate/associate/bachelor/master)

Tools

Maya

Blender

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Unity

Unreal

Python

C++

Git

Job description

Job Title

Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Tech Art Requisition ID: R028075

Job Description

Activision is looking for talented and innovative students to join our teams for summer 2027. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We'll provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing to.

All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.

Program Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating May 2027 – June 2028
• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June
• Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
• Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
• Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
• Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
• Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
• Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
• A passion for significantly impacting game development

Internship Opportunities

Tech Art Intern: As a Technical Artist, you will utilize your creative problem-solving abilities across a wide range of technical solutions. You'll collaborate with artists and engineers to help improve and expand upon content creation pipelines and tool sets.

• Skilled with 3D applications such as Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance, etc. (Houdini, MetaHuman, MotionBuilder, or Speedtree are a plus).
• Experience with Unity, Unreal, or other game engines.
• Knowledge of coding language such as Python, Java, C#, or C++ and object-oriented programming practices.
• Understanding of production/tracking tools (Jira, Perforce, etc.)
• Strong traditional art foundation and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Enthusiasm for participating in the critique process and ability to execute on feedback.
• Portfolio/reel or Git repository demonstrating tech art related projects (Destruction, tools, rigging, TD work, etc.)

Hosting Locations

Activision Motion Capture Studio (Playa Vista, CA) & Raven Software (Middleton, WI)

Our World At Activision

We strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future? The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [e-mail].

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• health savings account or health reimbursement account
• healthcare spending accounts
• dependent care spending accounts
• life and AD'D insurance
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• tuition reimbursement
• charitable donation matching
• Paid holidays and vacation
• paid sick time
• floating holidays
• compassion and bereavement leaves
• parental leave
• Mental health & wellbeing programs
• fitness programs
• free and discounted games
• a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $50.00 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Skylanders, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush, and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! We're proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies To Work For” for five consecutive years and have earned a spot on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies,” and “Future 50” lists. Our 10,000+ global employees are some of the best and brightest talents across entertainment, media, and technology.

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