CGI Artist Intern

Fourhands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Fourhands in Austin, Texas is seeking a 3D Art Intern to support their creative team. This hands-on opportunity is designed for students to develop real-world production skills in a fast-paced, design-forward environment.

The intern will assist with modeling, compositing workflows, and engage in training focused on lighting principles. Candidates must be pursuing a relevant degree and provide a digital portfolio showcasing their 3D work.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of 3D applications including modeling, geometry retopology.
• A digital portfolio of 3D work is required.
• Familiarity with fundamental lighting principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the 3D production pipeline by compositing swap-in products.
• Create low-poly models optimized from high-poly assets.
• Review Revit files for model accuracy.
• Participate in lighting and compositing training.

Skills

3D application knowledge

Modeling

Geometry retopology

UV unwrapping

Lighting principles

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in 3D Art, Animation, or related field

Tools

3DS Max

V-Ray

Revit

Job description

The 3D Art Intern will support our creative team by contributing to the 3D production pipeline across modeling, compositing, and archiving workflows. This is a hands-on opportunity to develop real-world production skills alongside experienced artists in a fast-paced, design-forward environment.

This position is expected to start in September 2026 and continue through the entire Fall 2026 term (through December 2026). Our internships are a minimum of 12 weeks, part-time and on-site.

In This Role

• Support the 3D production pipeline by assisting with compositing swap-in products
• Create low-poly models optimized from high-poly source assets
• Review Revit files to assist in verifying model accuracy
• Archive models from 3DS Max for our External Sharing Library
• Participate in lighting and compositing training with a focus on learning DaVinci Resolve
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

• Currently pursuing a degree in 3D Art, Animation, Visualization, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of a 3D application, including basic modeling, geometry retopology and optimization, material adjustments, UV unwrapping and editing, and artifact correction
• Familiarity with 3DS Max, V‑Ray, and Revit is a plus
• Understanding of fundamental lighting principles
• A digital portfolio of 3D work is required

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances employment of its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.