External Art Intern, Characters [Spring 2027]

The role

You will participate in a 12-week remote internship contributing to active AAA projects. You will review incoming character and prop assets for quality and technical compliance while supporting artists.

What you will do

• Acquire skills using Unreal Engine, ZBrush, Maya and Substance Designer & Painter
• Review incoming character and prop assets for quality, consistency, and technical compliance
• Support mid, senior, and lead artists by polishing external character assets
• Fix issues and perform other assigned tasks
• 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

• Character art examples that showcase understanding of anatomy, silhouette or proportion
• Understanding of color theory and PBR
• Hard-surface experience, such as creating armor, weapons, vehicles, or other cleanly modeled 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 be a recent graduate from 2026
• Must have legal eligibility to work in the United States
• Must be able to attend the first week onsite in San Carlos, CA

About the company

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