Remote Character Art Intern (Spring 2027)

Crystal Dynamics; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Professional development reimbursement

Paid holidays

Holiday break time off

Job summary

Crystal Dynamics invites you to apply for a remote Spring 2027 External Art Intern, Characters. This 12-week program runs across the United States, with onboarding at the San Carlos, CA studio.

Earn hands-on AAA experience, mentorship, and exposure to world-class pipelines while you build a strong portfolio. Eligibility includes a 2026 graduation, a degree in relevant art/engineering fields, and full-time availability (40 hrs/week) during Feb 1–Apr 23, 2027.

Qualifications

• Graduated in 2026 from college/university.
• Degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Engineering, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Acquire essential skills using industry-standard tools (Unreal Engine, ZBrush, Maya, Substance Designer/Painter).
• Review incoming character and prop assets for quality, consistency, and technical compliance.
• Support mid/senior/lead artists by polishing external character assets and fixing issues.
• Enhance understanding of advanced game development technology, focusing on Unreal Engine.

Skills

Character art

Anatomy

Silhouette

Color theory

PBR

Hard-surface

Education

BA/BS in Animation or Art or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

ZBrush

Maya

Substance Designer/Painter

Job description

Crystal Dynamics invites you to apply for a remote Spring 2027 External Art Intern, Characters. This 12-week program runs across the United States, with onboarding at the San Carlos, CA studio.

Earn hands-on AAA experience, mentorship, and exposure to world-class pipelines while you build a strong portfolio. Eligibility includes a 2026 graduation, a degree in relevant art/engineering fields, and full-time availability (40 hrs/week) during Feb 1–Apr 23, 2027.