XDev Props Intern- Undergraduate

PlayStation; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Insomniac Games in California is seeking an X-Dev Prop Artist Intern for Summer 2027 to support prop modeling, asset briefs, and collaboration with external vendors.

You will work with the X-Dev Props Manager and art team to develop 3D assets, review vendor work, and help maintain an artwork style across assets. The internship includes hands-on tool use (Maya, Substance Painter/Designer, ZBrush, Photoshop) and collaboration with external partners.

Qualifications

• Strong modeling, baking and UV layout skills using Maya, Max, or equivalent.
• Strong texture and material creation skills using Photoshop, Substance Painter and Substance Designer.
• Experience with ZBrush.
• Strong written and verbal communication to interpret technical information and document work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to follow direction and collaborate with artists and external partners.
• Experience with vehicles and weapons is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive briefs with images and text to communicate asset requirements to external vendors under guidance.
• Review assets from external partners (3D models, textures, materials, UVs) and provide actionable feedback.
• Support prop development, optimizing props through high/low poly stages, materials/textures, and final delivery.
• Assist external vendors in creating props (hard surface assets and materials) under supervision.
• Collaborate with artists to ensure block-out proxy models and reference images are ready for X-Dev work with partners.
• Apply Maya, Substance Painter/Designer, ZBrush, Photoshop tools to support asset development and reviews.
• Maintain consistent artistic style across assets following Art Director guidance.
• Gain experience with external art production workflows and communicating technical/artistic feedback.

Skills

Modeling

UV layout

Baking

Texturing

Material creation

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Enrolled in a university

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

ZBrush

Photoshop

Job description

Job ID: R-125848

Role Summary:

Join Insomniac Games as an X-Dev Prop Artist Intern for Summer 2027 and gain hands-on experience supporting the creation of game-ready props and materials in collaboration with external art partners.

As an X-Dev Prop Artist Intern, you'll work alongside the X-Dev Props Manager, Art Director, and Lead Artists to support the development of 3D assets that meet the team's artistic vision and technical requirements. You'll create detailed briefs using images and text to communicate asset requirements to external vendors and review their work throughout production.

This internship offers practical experience in prop modeling, asset review, and external art production workflows. You'll strengthen your technical art, written communication, and collaboration skills while learning how external development teams contribute to game production.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Create comprehensive briefs using images and text to communicate asset requirements to external art vendors, with guidance from the X-Dev Props Manager.
• Review assets from external partners, including 3D Models, Textures, Materials, UVs, and provide clear, actionable feedback throughout production.
• Support the development and optimization of props during key production stages, including high/low poly, material/textures, and final delivery phases.
• Help guide external vendors in creating props, including hard surface assets and materials, under the direction of the X-Dev Props Manager, Art Director, and Lead Artists.
• Collaborate with artists to ensure block-out proxy models and reference images are available for X-Dev Props work with external partners.
• Apply art tools and best practices using Maya, Substance Painter/Designer, Zbrush, Photoshop to support asset development and review.
• Help maintain a consistent artistic style across assets while following direction from the Art Director and Lead Artists.
• Gain practical experience with external art production, asset optimization, and communicating technical and artistic feedback throughout game development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong skills in modeling, baking and UV layout using Maya, Max, or equivalent.
• Strong skills in texture and material creation using Photoshop, Substance Painter, Substance Designer.
• Experience with ZBrush.
• Ability to review 3D assets, identify areas for improvement, and communicate clear, actionable feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret technical information, prepare documentation, and present ideas clearly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve practical problems, follow written and verbal instructions, and collaborate effectively with artists and external partners.
• Foundational mathematical skills, including percentages, proportions, basic algebra, and geometry.
• Willingness to receive direction, incorporate feedback, and work closely with a team.
• Experience with vehicles and weapons is a plus.

Eligibility:

• Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university. Undergraduate
• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.

At this time, SIE will only consider applicants who are authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain their authorization to work in the United States.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

Intern Pay Range

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$36.50—$36.50 USD

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