Real-Time VFX Intern — Hybrid, Summer 2027

Electronic Arts

Alabama

Hybrid

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Full time

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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.

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