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Mechanical Engineering Intern

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$80K - $124K/yr

... the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced ... We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our dynamic ...

Ghost Story Games

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$107K - $158K/yr

... the art and storytelling of video games. We're looking for an experienced lead designer to help ... or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of ...

Ghost Story Games

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$185K - $210K/yr

... art and storytelling of video games. We are seeking an Engineering Manager with a diverse ... or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of ...

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How much do game art intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for game art intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and tasks can a game art intern expect to work on during their internship?

As a Game Art Intern, you can expect to contribute to a variety of creative tasks, such as creating concept art, designing game assets, assisting with character or environment modeling, and preparing textures. Interns often collaborate closely with senior artists, animators, and designers, receiving feedback and participating in team meetings. This hands-on experience offers valuable insight into the game development pipeline and helps interns develop a professional portfolio. The workload typically includes both individual assignments and group projects, helping you build practical skills while learning industry-standard tools and workflows.

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

To thrive as a Game Art Intern, you need a solid understanding of fundamental art principles, proficiency in digital painting or 3D modeling, and a relevant portfolio, often supported by coursework in game art or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, or Unity/Unreal Engine is typically required. Creativity, openness to feedback, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills for success in collaborative game development environments. These skills ensure you can contribute high-quality assets, adapt to iterative workflows, and work effectively with designers and developers.

What does a game art intern do?

A Game Art Intern assists in creating visual assets for video games under the supervision of senior artists and art directors. Their tasks often include designing characters, environments, props, textures, and user interface elements. Interns may also help with asset optimization, implementing art into game engines, and collaborating with other departments like design and programming. This role provides valuable hands-on experience and insight into the game development pipeline, making it a great stepping stone for aspiring game artists.
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Technical Art, 3D Intern - Fall 2026

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

About Us
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive's next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we're addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.
The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we'll map a new way forward. Working together, we'll create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary
As we develop a fully integrated experience in our R1 and future vehicle lines, we are looking for a Software Engineer 3D Intern to support our world-class software engineering team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to in-vehicle applications, such as real-time 3D rendering, and gain hands-on experience with the next generation of self-driving visualizations, driver aids, and other 3D eye candy. Our diverse team shares an innate curiosity for the world and a passion for getting things done. If you are eager to learn and accelerate our vision toward future mobility, this is the role for you.
About the Technical Art, 3D Internship: We are looking for talented interns to join various teams within our 3D Organization.
Program Details:
  • Timeline: Full-time, September 21 - December 18
  • Location: Palo Alto, CA

By submitting a single application to this posting, you will be considered for all of the following internship tracks:
  • Technical Art
  • 3D

Responsibilities
  • Assist in developing and testing best-in-class real-time 3D visualizations.
  • Support the creation of progressive, intuitive, and reliable applications for our in-vehicle experience.
  • Collaborate with the UX/UI and Studio Teams to help realize beautiful, cutting-edge 3D experiences.
  • Help test the in-vehicle experience in the lab and in prototype vehicles.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues found during testing.
  • Contribute to research into new technologies and interfaces that will shape the future of mobility.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Foundational knowledge of the software development life cycle.
  • Familiarity with modern object-oriented languages such as C++, Java, or Kotlin. Python is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications
  • A strong interest in 3D real-time graphics. Experience with major game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine) is a plus.
  • Interest in Android application frameworks is a plus.
  • Familiarity with 3D models, digital materials, and lighting is a plus.
  • A portfolio or personal projects demonstrating your passion for 3D graphics or programming is highly desirable.
  • A strong desire to learn, a collaborative mindset, and excellent communication skills.
Total Rewards
We build the exceptional - and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.
Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.
In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees - including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.
External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies" may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.
Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English)and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.
Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. Additionally, we are not currently accepting applications from third party application services.

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