Concept Art Intern- Undergraduate

The role

You will create concept artwork including thumbnails, sketches, and paintings to support game production. You will develop visual concepts for characters, creatures, environments, and props within a AAA video game pipeline.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the internal Concept Team to create concept artwork.
• Develop visual concepts for characters, creatures, environments, props and other assets.
• Apply artistic principles like design, perspective, composition, color theory, lighting, anatomy, detail distribution, and visual balance.
• Translate imaginative ideas into visual explanations.
• Create content that supports artistic direction and helps define quality targets.
• Collaborate with Art Director(s) and artists to refine concepts.
• Apply 2D art skills and explore 3D techniques.
• Participate in development meetings.
• Work with mentors to develop technical skills and artistic sensibilities.
• Manage assigned projects and deadlines while incorporating feedback.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field at an accredited university.
• Strong 2D artistic skills and an understanding of foundational art principles.
• Ability to apply design, perspective, composition, color theory, lighting, anatomy, detail distribution, and visual balance to concept artwork.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, creative, and responsible approach.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Passion for video games and art.
• 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

• 3D experience is a strong plus

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 a developer where interns gain hands-on experience creating artwork for AAA video games.