CGI Artist Intern - Spring 2027 (On-Site: Austin)

Four Hands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Hands in Austin, TX is offering a 12-week on-site 3D Art Intern role starting January 2027, through Spring 2027. You will work closely with senior artists to support the 3D production pipeline across modeling, texturing, lighting, and archiving workflows.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in 3D Art or related fields, with basic knowledge of 3DS Max, V-Ray, and Revit. A strong portfolio and attention to detail are required for production-ready deliverables.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in 3D Art, Animation, Visualization, or related field.
• Basic modeling, geometry retopology and optimization, material adjustments, UV unwrapping and editing, artifact correction.

Responsibilities

• 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 the External Sharing Library.
• Participate in lighting and compositing training with a focus on learning DaVinci Resolve.
• Assist with material and texture application ensuring finishes reflect product specs.
• Prepare and organize scene files for rendering, including camera setup and asset placement.
• Collaborate with senior artists to meet production deadlines.

Skills

3D modeling

UV unwrapping

Lighting

Retopology

Texturing

Education

Pursuing a degree in 3D Art/Animation/Visualization

Tools

3DS Max

V-Ray

Revit

Job description

Four Hands in Austin, TX is offering a 12-week on-site 3D Art Intern role starting January 2027, through Spring 2027. You will work closely with senior artists to support the 3D production pipeline across modeling, texturing, lighting, and archiving workflows.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in 3D Art or related fields, with basic knowledge of 3DS Max, V-Ray, and Revit. A strong portfolio and attention to detail are required for production-ready deliverables.