Character Artist Intern- Undergraduate

The role

You will create and refine 3D models, textures, and corrective blendshapes for characters and props. You will work alongside experienced artists in the Animation Department to support game development.

What you will do

• Create and refine 3D models and textures for characters and props.
• Develop corrective blendshapes for characters and props to support animation.
• Create efficient UV layouts using Maya or equivalent software.
• Author textures and materials in Substance Painter.
• Collaborate with the Character Art and Animation team to develop and refine assets.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree working towards Character Art.
• A creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to learning and completing assigned work.
• Passion for video games and animation, with an interest in character modeling, texturing, and game development.
• Students with 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
• Python skills
• Previous experience with Maya

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Before you apply

• Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future.
• Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage.

About the company

Insomniac Games is an animation department where artists create characters and props for game development.