Crystal Dynamics · 1 day ago
External Character Art Intern
San Carlos, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$21/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerCrystal Dynamics is a renowned game development company with a legacy of creating iconic franchises. They are seeking an External Character Art Intern to contribute to active AAA projects, gain hands-on experience, and develop industry-ready skills in a professional environment.
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Responsibilities
Acquire essential skills using industry-standard tools and software such as Unreal Engine, ZBrush, Maya and Substance Designer & Painter
Participate in external game development aspects by helping review incoming character assets, checking for quality, consistency, and technical compliance
Support mid, senior, and lead artists by polishing external character assets, helping fix issues, and any other tasks assigned
Enhance your understanding of advanced game development technology, focusing on Unreal Engine
Qualification
Required
Enrolled as a college Junior or Senior (Seniors could have graduated in Fall/Winter 2025 or will be graduating in Spring 2026)
Pursuing a degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Engineering, or related fields
Availability to work full-time (40 hrs / week) for the duration of the program (June 1st –August 21st, 2026)
Able to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1- 2 weeks for onboarding
Legal eligibility to work in the United States
Submission of a complete application that includes a resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio
Preferred
Portfolio demonstrating foundational character art skills, including one or more of the following: Character art examples that showcase understanding of anatomy, silhouette or proportion
Understanding color theory and PBR
Industry involvement outside classroom curriculum such as game jams, personal projects and/or contributions to group projects that show going above and beyond
Exposure to industry-standard development software tools and engines
Willingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows
Ability to communicate your ideas with eagerness to learn and put feedback into action
Understanding and/or examples of Character Technical Art, such as rigging or advanced materials
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Professional development reimbursement
Flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities
Company paid holidays
Additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break
Ability to accrue additional paid time-off
Medical, dental, and vision benefits package
Company
Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics is a leading developer of interactive entertainment based in Redwood City, California.
Founded in 1992
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-05-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Gary Snethen
CTO
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Chad Queen
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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