Real-Time VFX Intern — Hybrid, Summer 2027

Electronic Arts; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a VFX Intern for the Apex Legends team. You will learn to create real-time VFX for weapons, characters, and environments, under the VFX Director and senior artists.

The internship runs for 12 weeks in Summer 2027, full-time, paid. You should be enrolled in a degree program and available full-time; visa sponsorship not offered. Graduation date must be visible on resume.

Qualifications

• Aspiring artist pursuing a bachelor's degree in Real Time VFX, Game Art, Animation, or related program.
• Foundational art skills including composition, color theory, and timing.
• Familiarity with DCC tools like Maya, Houdini, or Photoshop.
• Some experience with game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity) and particle systems.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn in a team.
• Passion for games, especially sci-fi shooters.

Responsibilities

• Support real-time VFX creation for characters, weapons, environments, and seasonal content.
• Collaborate with Art, Design, Animation, and Engineering to integrate VFX into gameplay.
• Learn engine implementation and prototype VFX assets.
• Balance visual quality with performance and assist with profiling.
• Participate in art reviews and iterate based on feedback.

Skills

Real-time VFX

Game Art

Animation

Color Theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Time VFX or related

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Niagara/Cascade

Job description

Electronic Arts in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a VFX Intern for the Apex Legends team. You will learn to create real-time VFX for weapons, characters, and environments, under the VFX Director and senior artists.

The internship runs for 12 weeks in Summer 2027, full-time, paid. You should be enrolled in a degree program and available full-time; visa sponsorship not offered. Graduation date must be visible on resume.