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Epic Games

Tech Art Intern

Cary, NC · On-site

... character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. TECH ART INTERN What You'll Do We ... design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to ...

Connelly Partners

Design & Visual Art Intern

Boston, MA · On-site

$15/hr

Design & Visual Art Intern Time Commitment: 20-32 hours/week from September 15 - December 17, 2026 @ $15 per hour. CONNELLY CONTENT STUDIO: We make stuff. Social stuff. Timely stuff. Stuff people ...

Connelly Partners

Design & Visual Art Intern

Boston, MA · On-site

$15/hr

Design & Visual Art Intern Time Commitment: 20-32 hours/week from September 15 - December 17, 2026 @ $15 per hour. CONNELLY CONTENT STUDIO: We make stuff. Social stuff. Timely stuff. Stuff people ...

Human Computer Lab

Character Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$142K - $149K/yr

Create concept art, mood boards, and character studies that define LeLamp's personality and visual ... Design expressive motion - gestures, "emotional" states, and behaviors expressed through movement ...

teamLFG

3D Character Art Lead

OR · On-site +1

Do you have a passion for how 3D character art enhances gameplay clarity, supporting players in making split-second decisions, and how character design can ignite both fandom and strategic depth?

Skydance

Character Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$2.9K - $4.0K/wk

Working closely with directors, art leads, and fellow creatives, the Character Designer will contribute to the development of unique character styles, produce high-quality design assets, and help ...

Skydance

Character Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$2.9K - $4.0K/wk

Working closely with directors, art leads, and fellow creatives, the Character Designer will contribute to the development of unique character styles, produce high-quality design assets, and help ...

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3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

$123K - $130K/yr

Collaborate with art leads, designers, and animators to ensure characters align with the project ... Strong understanding of anatomy, proportion, weight, and volume as they relate to character design ...

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How much do character design art intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for character design art intern in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a character design art intern?

A Character Design Art Intern assists professional artists in creating original characters for games, animation, or other media. They help with sketching, refining designs, and maintaining consistency in character styling. Interns may also research references, collaborate with other creative teams, and adapt designs based on feedback. This role provides hands-on experience in the industry while allowing interns to develop their artistic skills and portfolio.

What do character design art interns do?

As a Character Design Art Intern, you will assist in brainstorming, sketching, and rendering character concepts under the guidance of senior artists and art directors. Your daily tasks may include creating character turnarounds, expression sheets, and helping to revise designs based on team feedback. You’ll also collaborate closely with other departments such as storyboarding, animation, and development to ensure character designs fit the overall style and narrative of the project. The experience provides valuable insight into the creative process of professional character design and often serves as a stepping stone to more advanced roles in the industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a character design art intern?

To thrive as a Character Design Art Intern, you need strong drawing and illustration skills, a solid understanding of anatomy, character construction, and a portfolio that showcases creative concept work. Experience with digital art tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate is often required, and familiarity with additional tools like Blender or Maya can be beneficial. Strong communication, openness to feedback, and the ability to work collaboratively are key soft skills for this position. These competencies are essential to efficiently conceptualize, iterate, and refine character designs that align with project goals and team visions.

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Infographic showing various Character Design Art Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Internship, 40% Full Time, and 27% Part Time. Highlights an 74% In-person, 13% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,304 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Tech Art Intern

Epic Games

Cary, NC • On-site

Internship

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ART
What We Do
Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.
TECH ART INTERN
What You'll Do
We are looking for a Technical Art Intern to join the Rocket League team. You will sit between our artists and engineers: building tools that speed up how content gets into the build, authoring real-time materials, and profiling scenes so the game holds frame rate everywhere from mobile to high-refresh PC. You will have an impact on real work that ships into playable builds.
In this role, you will
  • Build small pipeline tools and scripts (Python, UEFN/Verse, DCC scripting APIs) that automate repetitive steps for arena, vehicle, and cosmetics artists
  • Profile arenas and assets in engine, then help fix what you find: draw calls, overdraw, texture memory, LODs, and vertex budgets
  • Author and iterate on real-time materials and shaders for signature Rocket League surfaces
  • Take assets from Maya, Blender, or Substance through to an optimized, working setup in engine and validate them in a playable build
  • Work directly with technical artists, rendering engineers, and environment artists to unblock issues and document what you learn
  • Show your work in art reviews and playtests, take feedback, and iterate quickly
What we're looking for
  • Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Technical Art, Computer Science, Digital Media, or Game Development program, or a portfolio strong enough to stand in for one
  • Scripting experience in Python, C#, or a DCC scripting API. Bonus if you have written something that saved someone else time
  • Hands-on with at least one 3D package (Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender) and the Substance suite
  • Working knowledge of Unreal Engine
  • Solid real-time rendering fundamentals: how lighting, shading, UV layout, texture memory, and poly budgets affect performance
  • Genuine curiosity about performance. You like finding out why a frame is slow
  • Clear, proactive communication. You raise blockers early instead of quietly grinding on them
  • A portfolio or reel showing technical art work: tools, shaders, procedural systems, or optimization case studies
  • Nice to have: profiling tools (Unreal Insights, RenderDoc, PIX), HLSL, Houdini, or experience shipping to mobile or console

This internship has a flexible start date in 2027. Recruitment will be ongoing until teams find an ideal match. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship. For more information about Epic's Early Career Program, visit epicgames.com/earlycareers. This is going to be Epic!
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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