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 ...
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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 ...
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Art and Design Adjunct - Graphic Design
Durham, NC · On-site
$14.50 - $19.25/hr
Position Information Working Title Art and Design Adjunct - Graphic Design Position Number FA9976 Appointment Type By semester: Fall/Spring FTE .5 = 20 hours/week, 12 months Position Overview Be an ...
Art and Design Adjunct - Graphic Design
Durham, NC · On-site
$14.50 - $19.25/hr
Position Information Working Title Art and Design Adjunct - Graphic Design Position Number FA9976 Appointment Type By semester: Fall/Spring FTE .5 = 20 hours/week, 12 months Position Overview Be an ...
Character Animation Lead
Cary, NC · On-site
ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... Collaborate closely with engineers and technical designers to design scalable, flexible animation ...
Character Animation Lead
Cary, NC · On-site
ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... Collaborate closely with engineers and technical designers to design scalable, flexible animation ...
Design Director, Battle Pass
Cary, NC · On-site
From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of ... You will collaborate with peers in Game Design, UXUI, Production, Art, and QA to ensure overall ...
Design Director, Battle Pass
Cary, NC · On-site
From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of ... You will collaborate with peers in Game Design, UXUI, Production, Art, and QA to ensure overall ...
Gameplay Programmer Intern
Cary, NC · On-site
$119K - $132K/yr
GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER INTERN What You'll Do We are taking LEGO Fortnite to the next level with ... art and design * Help debug, test, and fix bugs in gameplay systems * Learn to write clean ...
Gameplay Programmer Intern
Cary, NC · On-site
$119K - $132K/yr
GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER INTERN What You'll Do We are taking LEGO Fortnite to the next level with ... art and design * Help debug, test, and fix bugs in gameplay systems * Learn to write clean ...
Lead Technical Artist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Work across multiple disciplines lighting, character, environment, VFX and animation providing generalist technical art support wherever it's needed * Design, build, and maintain shaders that balance ...
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Lead Technical Artist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Work across multiple disciplines lighting, character, environment, VFX and animation providing generalist technical art support wherever it's needed * Design, build, and maintain shaders that balance ...
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Work across multiple disciplines - lighting, character, environment, VFX and animation - providing generalist technical art support wherever it's needed * Design, build, and maintain shaders that ...
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Work across multiple disciplines - lighting, character, environment, VFX and animation - providing generalist technical art support wherever it's needed * Design, build, and maintain shaders that ...
New
Lead Technical Artist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Work across multiple disciplines - lighting, character, environment, VFX and animation - providing generalist technical art support wherever it's needed * Design, build, and maintain shaders that ...
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Lead Technical Artist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Work across multiple disciplines - lighting, character, environment, VFX and animation - providing generalist technical art support wherever it's needed * Design, build, and maintain shaders that ...
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Senior Technical Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
$117K - $140K/yr
Experience in setting up or working with modern character art pipelines, building custom tools ... design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to ...
Senior Technical Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
$117K - $140K/yr
Experience in setting up or working with modern character art pipelines, building custom tools ... design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to ...
Principal Environment Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
... character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic Games is ... Working closely with Art Direction, Technical Art, Design, Engineering, and Production, you will ...
Principal Environment Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
... character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic Games is ... Working closely with Art Direction, Technical Art, Design, Engineering, and Production, you will ...
Senior Environment Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
$117K - $140K/yr
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. What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for ...
Senior Environment Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
$117K - $140K/yr
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. What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for ...
Modeling Outsource Lead
Cary, NC · On-site
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. What You'll Do Psyonix is ...
Modeling Outsource Lead
Cary, NC · On-site
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. What You'll Do Psyonix is ...
Senior Technical Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
$117K - $140K/yr
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. What You'll Do Epic is looking ...
Senior Technical Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
$117K - $140K/yr
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. What You'll Do Epic is looking ...
Senior Technical Designer in Animation
Cary, NC · On-site
$98K - $112K/yr
ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... understanding of character animation to design and create gameplay animation systems that ...
Senior Technical Designer in Animation
Cary, NC · On-site
$98K - $112K/yr
ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... understanding of character animation to design and create gameplay animation systems that ...
Technical Designer in Animation
Cary, NC · On-site
ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... understanding of character animation to design and create gameplay animation systems that ...
Technical Designer in Animation
Cary, NC · On-site
ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... understanding of character animation to design and create gameplay animation systems that ...
... design, and object and UI animation (character animation is not required for this role) * Hands-on comfort working in Unity to integrate art assets, build and polish scenes, wire up basic ...
... design, and object and UI animation (character animation is not required for this role) * Hands-on comfort working in Unity to integrate art assets, build and polish scenes, wire up basic ...
... design, and object and UI animation (character animation is not required for this role) * Hands-on comfort working in Unity to integrate art assets, build and polish scenes, wire up basic ...
... design, and object and UI animation (character animation is not required for this role) * Hands-on comfort working in Unity to integrate art assets, build and polish scenes, wire up basic ...
Technical Game Director
Cary, NC · On-site
From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of ... art teams * Establish extensible game paradigms that can be added to for years at high dev ROI
Technical Game Director
Cary, NC · On-site
From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of ... art teams * Establish extensible game paradigms that can be added to for years at high dev ROI
Principal Technical VFX Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
$117K - $140K/yr
ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... Drive VFX systems and quality, design reusable, scalable solutions that support rapid iteration and ...
Principal Technical VFX Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
$117K - $140K/yr
ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... Drive VFX systems and quality, design reusable, scalable solutions that support rapid iteration and ...
Senior Game Designer
Cary, NC · On-site
From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of ... audio, art, and other disciplines to bring features to life. * Shape the Big-Picture Vision:
Senior Game Designer
Cary, NC · On-site
From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of ... audio, art, and other disciplines to bring features to life. * Shape the Big-Picture Vision:
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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for character design art intern in Raleigh, NC is $18.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.04 and $21.01 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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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
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.
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
- 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.
About Epic Games
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Industry
Pc games
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Cary, NC, US
Year founded
1991