Remote 3D Environment Artist Intern

OpenKrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Hybrid on-site/off-site work

Paid holidays

Holiday closure days

PTO accrual

Job summary

Crystal Dynamics is seeking motivated interns for a remote spring internship across most U.S. states. This 12-week program includes hands-on work on active AAA projects, mentorship, and professional development to build industry-ready skills.

You will contribute to 3D art pipelines, work with Unreal Engine, and collaborate with onsite and remote teams. Onboarding occurs onsite in San Carlos, CA, with full-time hours and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a college/university program in 2026 (Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter).
• Degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Engineering, or related fields.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hrs / week) during core hours for the duration of the program (Feb 1, 2027 – Apr 23, 2027), including onboarding onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Submission of a complete application that includes a resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Acquire essential skills using industry-standard tools and software such as Unreal Engine, ZBrush, Blender, and Substance Painter/Designer.
• Participate in various aspects of the 3D art pipeline including modeling, sculpting, UVs, texturing, material creation, mesh optimization, and in-engine implementation.
• Assist with world building, set dressing, and environment creation within Unreal Engine.
• Support mid, senior, and lead artists by polishing existing assets, helping fix issues, and contributing to a variety of art production tasks as assigned.
• Enhance your understanding of advanced game development technology, focusing on Unreal Engine 5.

Skills

Portfolio review

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Animation

Art

Game Art

Technical Art

Game Design

Game Development

Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine

ZBrush

Blender

Substance Painter/Designer

Job description

Crystal Dynamics is seeking motivated interns for a remote spring internship across most U.S. states. This 12-week program includes hands-on work on active AAA projects, mentorship, and professional development to build industry-ready skills.

You will contribute to 3D art pipelines, work with Unreal Engine, and collaborate with onsite and remote teams. Onboarding occurs onsite in San Carlos, CA, with full-time hours and competitive compensation.