VFX Intern – Undergraduate or Master's

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Job ID: R-125840</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Role Summary:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Join the Visual Effects Art team at Insomniac Games and gain hands-on experience creating visual effects for AAA game production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Visual Effects Art Intern, you'll work alongside experienced artists in a creative, collaborative game studio environment. You'll contribute to visual effects development, from creating and polishing assets to optimizing effects for gameplay and cinematics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Throughout the internship, you'll receive mentorship from senior team members, learn the Insomniac process for creating visual effects art, and gain practical experience using industry tools such as Maya, Photoshop, Houdini, and proprietary tools. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a AAA game production and earn a game credit for your work.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">What </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">You’ll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> Be Doing:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Create and polish visual effects assets that contribute to the visual experience of a game.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop visual effects from scratch, including creating materials, meshes, and particles.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Set dress levels and cinematics with visual effects to enhance gameplay and storytelling.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Optimize visual effects to maintain performance while achieving the intended visual quality.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Use Maya, Photoshop, Houdini, and proprietary tools to create and refine visual effects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with the VFX department to complete project milestones and contribute to game production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Learn game industry techniques and the Insomniac process for creating visual effects art while developing your creative, technical, and teamwork skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">What </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">We’re</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> Looking For:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Computer Art, Illustration, Game Design, Product Design, or equivalent.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong foundation skills and production design skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency in Maya, Photoshop, and a real-time toolset such as Unreal or Unity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Creative, self-motivated, and responsible, with the ability to contribute in a collaborative, fast-paced studio environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Passion for video games and art, with an interest in learning visual effects techniques used in game development.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Eligibility:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university. <strong>Undergraduate or Master's</strong></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Able to work during one of the following periods: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3</span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-fontsize="11">rd</span></span><span data-contrast="auto">. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. <br><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p></div><div class="title">Intern Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$36.50</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$40.25 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="p1">Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.</p> <p class="p1">Please refer to our<a href="https://www.playstation.com/legal/careers-privacy-notice/"> Candidate Privacy Notice</a> for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.</p></div>