Lighting Artist Intern: AAA-Quality Environments & Cinematics

PlayStation; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac Games in Burbank, CA seeks a Lighting Artist Intern to support the lighting and rendering for environments, cinematics, and characters in a AAA production. You will work with experienced artists, document workflows, and gain hands-on experience while earning an AAA credit on your resume.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and delivering polished content within schedule, with mentorship from senior team members during a 12-week internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.F.A. or 6–12 months related experience/training.
• Foundational art skills and lighting understanding.
• Proficiency in lighting and rendering using Maya or Unreal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare content and document lighting workflows for production.
• Create and refine lighting for environments, cinematics, and characters to AAA quality.
• Polish and optimize lighting for better visuals and performance.
• Collaborate with the lighting team to meet project timelines.
• Learn rendering workflows and techniques from senior artists.
• Contribute to assigned projects and develop technical and artistic skills.

Skills

Lighting principles

Maya / Unreal familiarity

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

B.F.A. in Computer Art / Illustration / Game Design

Tools

Maya

Unreal Engine

Job description

Insomniac Games in Burbank, CA seeks a Lighting Artist Intern to support the lighting and rendering for environments, cinematics, and characters in a AAA production. You will work with experienced artists, document workflows, and gain hands-on experience while earning an AAA credit on your resume.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and delivering polished content within schedule, with mentorship from senior team members during a 12-week internship.