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3D Modeling Intern Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Creative Design Intern

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$21 - $24/hr

Why You're Here As a Creative Design Intern , you'll explore the edge between design, technology ... 3D, powered by the latest AI models. We're a small team in Los Angeles designing the future of ...

Creative Design Intern

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$21 - $24/hr

Why You're Here As a Creative Design Intern , you'll explore the edge between design, technology ... 3D, powered by the latest AI models. We're a small team in Los Angeles designing the future of ...

Job Summary As a Signal Integrity / Power Integrity Intern, you will help design and validate the ... Modeling & Simulation * Build and validate 3D electromagnetic models using Ansys HFSS. Develop ...

Job Summary As a Signal Integrity / Power Integrity Intern, you will help design and validate the ... Modeling & Simulation * Build and validate 3D electromagnetic models using Ansys HFSS. Develop ...

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Alameda, CA ยท On-site

$21.25 - $28.50/hr

Update and create CAD (Fusion) models/drawings, BOMs, and simple GD&T for thermal, vacuum, and ... shop tools, 3D printing, or fabrication). * Detail-oriented, disciplined documentation, and ...

About Roam Roam is an Applied AI lab building World Models for highly retentive 3D environments. We're lifting models from the 2D plane of pixels into the full dimensionality of interactive worlds.

$110/hr

The Role Gaussian Splatting (GS) is a 3D/4D scene reconstruction technique that enables ... Explore GS model compression strategies using open datasets * Contribute to early thinking on ...

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How much do 3d modeling intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d modeling intern in California is $16.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a 3d modeling intern do?

A 3D Modeling Intern assists in creating digital three-dimensional representations of objects, environments, or characters using specialized software like Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max. They work closely with design teams to model, texture, and sometimes animate assets for use in video games, movies, virtual reality, or product visualization. Interns typically help with tasks such as refining models, fixing geometry issues, and preparing files for integration into larger projects, all while learning industry standards and workflows.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 3d modeling intern?

To thrive as a 3D Modeling Intern, you need a solid grasp of 3D modeling concepts, artistic fundamentals, and proficiency with industry-standard software, often supported by relevant coursework or a portfolio. Familiarity with tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max, as well as basic understanding of rendering engines, is typically required. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong collaboration skills help interns contribute effectively to team projects and adapt to feedback. These skills ensure that the intern can produce high-quality assets, learn quickly, and integrate smoothly into professional workflows.

How do 3d modeling interns typically collaborate with other departments during a project?

As a 3D Modeling Intern, you'll often work closely with teams such as animation, game development, or architectural visualization. Collaboration usually involves sharing your models with designers or animators, incorporating feedback, and ensuring your assets align with the project's technical and artistic requirements. Effective communication and openness to iterative revisions are key to a smooth workflow. You'll also learn to use collaborative tools and version control systems common in the industry.

What are the most commonly searched types of 3D Modeling jobs in California?

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What cities in California are hiring for 3D Modeling Intern jobs?

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Infographic showing various 3D Modeling Intern job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,972 per year, or $16.8 per hour.

Research Intern - 3D Vision and Generation, Self-Driving

Applied Intution

Sunnyvale, CA โ€ข On-site

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Job description

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company's solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

About the role:

We are looking for multiple passionate Research Interns to join the Research Group at Applied Intuition. The mission of the group is to create cutting-edge technology enabling next-generation physical AI, with emphasis on the two most challenging applications reshaping our everyday life: end-to-end autonomous driving and robotic generalist. We have a group composed of leading experts from top institutions and companies, recognized for their exceptional academic and industry contributions-including eight Best Paper awards at premier conferences and journals such as CVPR and ICRA. Learn more at appliedintuition.com/research.

Supported by industry-leading tools and infra, researchers can access millions of miles of data from large fleets, and deploy methods they develop into various autonomous and robotic systems including self-driving cars/trucks, autonomous mining/construction machines, humanoid robots and dexterous hands. In addition to your research contributions, you will contribute to and learn from best practices in the autonomy and robotics industries within our fast-paced and customer-focused culture. Improvements deployed to our system immediately help our customers with their programs and deliver value to our business.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

  • Conduct research on 3D vision related topics including 3D/world-action foundation model, multi-modal pretraining, feed-forward Gaussian splatting, world foundation model with applications to autonomous driving, and fundamental topics on 3D vision and generation with broader applications
  • Work closely with the Research Scientists and Engineers on high quality research publications for submission to top-tier conferences

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Strong research background and skills on relevant topics, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects
  • Current PhD (or MSc) studies in machine learning, computer vision and graphics, robotics
  • Passion for next-generation, scalable autonomy and robotics

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.