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Epic Games · 15 hours ago

Tech Art Intern

positionCary,North Carolina,United States
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026

Epic Games is a leading company in the gaming industry, known for its innovative technology and collaborative environment. The Tech Art Intern will work with the Quixel team to develop C++ editor tools and plugins for Unreal Engine, contributing to the creation of photorealistic content for games and film while gaining hands-on experience.

Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
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Responsibilities

Develop editor tools and plugins in C++ for Unreal Engine to streamline asset processing workflows
Create and maintain Python and Blueprint-based automation tools that integrate with engine systems
Work with Unreal Engine's geometry and mesh processing APIs to build custom asset manipulation tools
Integrate external C++ libraries into Unreal Engine plugins for specialized processing tasks
Collaborate with technical artists and engineers to design and implement pipeline solutions
Build quality-of-life widgets and editor utilities that improve artist efficiency
Learn to optimize tools for performance and scalability in production environments

Qualification

C++ programmingUnreal Engine 5Python scriptingBlueprint experience3D asset pipelinesPrior work with pluginsBackground with DCC toolsClear communicationCollaborative working styleSelf-motivated learning

Required

Portfolio showcasing hands-on technical projects and problem-solving ability
C++ programming skills with object-oriented design principles
Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 editor and engine systems
Python scripting background with interest in workflow automation
Familiarity with 3D asset pipelines including meshes, materials, and textures
Blueprint experience for rapid tool prototyping
Self-motivated approach to learning tools development and pipeline systems
Clear communication skills and collaborative working style

Preferred

Prior work with Unreal plugins, editor extensions, or mesh processing tools
Background with DCC tools (Houdini, Maya, Blender), Houdini Engine, C++ libraries (CGAL, OpenMesh), or Git/Perforce

Company

Epic Games

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Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
dateFounded in 1991
location
Cary, North Carolina, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://epicgames.com

H1B Sponsorship

Epic Games has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (60)
2024 (35)
2023 (50)
2022 (24)
2021 (24)
2020 (10)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7.86B
Key Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
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Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
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