Activision · 3 months ago
2026 US Summer Internships - Character Art
Irvine - Blizzard - Blizzard Way
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$20/hr - $50/hrActivision Blizzard is one of the world's largest interactive entertainment companies, seeking talented students for their 2026 summer internship program. Interns will work on meaningful projects that directly impact the team, specifically in 3D Character Art for games like Overwatch.
GamingMedia and EntertainmentPC GamesPublishingVideo Games
Responsibilities
Work closely with our 3D Character Art Team on Overwatch to create memorable heroes, villains and creatures that inhabit our game’s worlds
Collaborate with concept artists, riggers, animators and designers to create high quality character assets to be rigged and animated for our games
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree program and graduating May 2026 – July 2027
Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
Candidates must apply with a resume and a link to their portfolio/reel to be considered
Skilled in a traditional 3D modelling package like 3DS Max or Maya
Proficient with digital sculpting in ZBrush or equivalent
Experience with creating PBR materials
Strong understanding of anatomy
Portfolio samples that reflect an understanding of the visual style of Overwatch (stylized realism, strong shape reads, bold color)
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance
Company
Activision
Activision develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment, and leisure products. It is a sub-organization of Activision Blizzard.
Founded in 1979
5001-10000 employees
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Chief Technology Officer
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Director
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