External Art Intern, Environments [Spring 2027]

The role

You will participate in a 12-week internship contributing to active AAA projects. You will review incoming environment and prop assets for quality and technical compliance while supporting artists by polishing assets and fixing issues.

What you will do

• Acquire skills using Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop, Maya, Blender, Substance Designer and Painter
• Review incoming environment and prop assets for quality, consistency, and technical compliance
• Support mid, senior, and lead artists by polishing external environment assets
• Help fix issues within the game
• Enhance understanding of advanced game development technology focusing on Unreal Engine

Required qualifications

• Graduated from a college, university, or accredited / government-recognized educational program in 2026 (Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter)
• Degree/Diploma 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 business hours
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States
• Submission of a complete application including a resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio

Nice to have

• Environment art examples showing strong perspective, composition, mood, lighting, and material definition
• Understanding of color theory and PBR
• Hard-surface experience, such as creating props, weapons, vehicles, architectural pieces, or other cleanly modeled environment assets
• Industry involvement outside classroom curriculum such as game jams, personal projects and/or contributions to group projects
• Exposure to industry-standard development software tools and engines
• Willingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows
• Ability to communicate your ideas with eagerness to learn and put feedback into action

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits package
• Access to industry professionals
• Networking opportunities
• Supportive learning environment
• Unlimited snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Must have graduated in 2026
• Must have legal eligibility to work in the United States
• Must submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio link

About the company

Crystal Dynamics is a game developer with a 30-plus year legacy creating iconic franchises like Tomb Raider.