Insomniac Games
VFX Intern – Undergraduate or Master's
United States, Burbank, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Location
- United States, Burbank, CA
USA-CA-Burbank - Experience
- Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Computer Art, Illustration, Game Design, Product Design, or equivalent.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain work authorization.
About the job
Creates, refines, and optimizes visual effects assets for AAA game production, supporting gameplay and cinematics.
What you'll do
- Create visual effects assets, including materials, meshes, and particles, and dress levels and cinematics with effects.
- Optimize effects for performance while maintaining visual quality.
- Collaborate with the VFX department and use industry and proprietary tools to contribute to project milestones.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Computer Art, Illustration, Game Design, Product Design, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Maya, Photoshop, and a real-time toolset such as Unreal or Unity.
- Strong foundation and production design skills.
- Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university; must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
Nice to have
- Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial.
Pay
$36.50 — $40.25 USD (hourly pay)
Tools
Maya, Photoshop, Houdini, Unreal, Unity
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