Real-Time VFX Intern — Apex Legends

Electronic Arts Ltd; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a VFX Intern for the Apex Legends team to learn real-time VFX creation for a premier live-service shooter. You will collaborate with art, design, animation and engineering to implement and iterate VFX in the game engine under guidance.

You should be pursuing a Bachelor’s in Real Time VFX, Game Art, Animation or Computer Graphics, with a strong artistic sense and curiosity for the craft.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a degree related to Real Time VFX or game art.
• Solid understanding of aesthetics, composition, color theory and timing in VFX.
• Familiarity with DCC tools (Maya, Houdini, Photoshop).
• Experience with game engines or particle systems (Unreal, Unity, Niagara/Cascade) a plus.
• Able to take feedback and work collaboratively with artists, designers and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support creation and implementation of real-time VFX for characters, weapons, environments and seasonal content.
• Collaborate with art, design, animation and engineering teams to ensure visual clarity and smooth integration.
• Learn engine implementation by prototyping, implementing and iterating VFX in game engine and proprietary tools.
• Assist with performance profiling and basic optimization to balance quality and speed.
• Participate in art reviews and iterate on feedback to meet the studio's quality bar.

Skills

Foundational art skills

Tool familiarity

Game engine exposure

Collaborative mindset

Problem-solving

Passionate gamer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Time VFX / related

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Photoshop

Job description

Electronic Arts is seeking a VFX Intern for the Apex Legends team to learn real-time VFX creation for a premier live-service shooter. You will collaborate with art, design, animation and engineering to implement and iterate VFX in the game engine under guidance.

You should be pursuing a Bachelor’s in Real Time VFX, Game Art, Animation or Computer Graphics, with a strong artistic sense and curiosity for the craft.