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Epic Games

Tech Art Intern

Cary, NC · On-site

Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make ... a Technical Art Intern to join the Rocket League team. You will sit between our artists and ...

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Gameplay Programmer Intern

Cary, NC · On-site

$119K - $132K/yr

We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development. ENGINEERING - GAMES ... art and design * Help debug, test, and fix bugs in gameplay systems * Learn to write clean ...

Epic Games

Gameplay Programmer Intern

Cary, NC · On-site

$119K - $132K/yr

We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development. ENGINEERING - GAMES ... art and design * Help debug, test, and fix bugs in gameplay systems * Learn to write clean ...

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As a Digital Artistry Intern, you'll collaborate closely with our experienced graphics team to ... Pursuing Bachelor's Degree and programs of study in: o Digital Arts o Game Art Development o ...

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UI Programmer Intern

Cary, NC · On-site

... PROGRAMMER INTERN What You'll Do We are looking for a UI Engineering Intern to join us as we ... Build relationships with adjacent teams including Art, Design, QA, Production, and Gameplay * Write ...

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As of Sep 15, 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 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.

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 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.
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Tech Art Intern

Cary, NC • On-site

Epic Games
PC Games • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Epic Gamesexternal

Internship

Posted 27 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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