Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Tech Art

DEMONWARE (CANADA) , INC.; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Living stipend

Job summary

Activision Blizzard invites students to join our 12-week Tech Art internship, starting mid‑May or mid‑June. You'll collaborate with artists and engineers to enhance content pipelines, work on tooling, and apply problem-solving skills across a range of 3D tools.

In-person internships are hosted with relocation support and a living stipend to help cover housing and costs. Applicants should be pursuing a relevant degree and be prepared to relocate to the US if needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree program and graduating May 2027 - June 2028.
• Available for a 12-week internship starting in mid‑May or mid‑June.
• Residing in the US or willing to relocate to the US.
• Shows learning agility and the ability to think differently and apply new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Tech Art with content creation pipelines and tooling.
• Collaborate with artists and engineers to expand pipelines.
• Support technical problem solving across assets and tools.
• Contribute to critique processes and iterate on feedback.

Skills

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Pursuing bachelor's/masters degree

Tools

Maya

Blender

ZBrush

Substance

Houdini

MetaHuman

MotionBuilder

SpeedTree

Unity

Unreal Engine

Jira

Perforce

Python

Java

C#

C++

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 202 7 . 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
• Applicants must apply with a resume and portfolio, reel, or Git repository to be considered

Internship Opportunities

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

Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you f