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Types of VFX Internships We Cover

We track intern and trainee openings across visual effects.

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Compositing Intern

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FX Intern

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Lighting Intern

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Matchmove Intern

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Roto and Paint Intern

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Real-Time VFX Intern

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Pipeline Intern

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Summer VFX Internship

Studios Posting Internships

Studios with recent intern openings in the ArtBlast feed include:

Skydance Animation

Activision

Epic Games

Electronic Arts

Tencent

Gameloft

Virtuos

Funcom

Garena

Kooapps

Leartes

+ Many More

What VFX Artists Earn After an Internship (2026)

The full-time salary bands a VFX internship leads to.

Junior VFX Artist

$55K - $80K

Mid-Level VFX Artist

$65K - $88K

Senior VFX Artist

$118K - $165K

Lead VFX Artist

$138K - $205K

*US market data for full-time roles. Internship pay varies by studio and country. Unpaid listings are labeled and kept out of the default feed.

What Studios Look For in Interns

What you need to land a VFX internship in 2026.

🖥️ Software

Houdini
Nuke
Maya
Unreal Engine Niagara
After Effects

🎬 Your Reel

Under 60 seconds
Strongest shot first
Clean breakdowns
Show only your own work
State your role per shot

🎯 Fundamentals

Timing and motion
Light and color
Simulation basics
Compositing fundamentals
Reference and observation

💡 What Interns Are Judged On

Taking feedback well
Meeting deadlines
Curiosity and questions
Clear communication
Eligibility: enrollment and work permit

VFX Internships FAQ

How do I find VFX internships?

ArtBlast checks hundreds of studio career pages and job boards every day and flags every listing by level, so internships and trainee roles are easy to spot. Subscribe to get new VFX internships in your inbox each morning with direct apply links.

Are VFX internships paid?

Many studio internships are paid, especially in the US, but pay and rules vary by studio and country. ArtBlast labels unpaid and volunteer roles clearly and keeps them out of the default job feed and the daily email.

When do studios post summer VFX internships?

Large studios usually open summer internship applications between September and February, while smaller studios bring in interns all year. Popular programs close early, so checking new listings daily makes a real difference.

Do I need a demo reel for a VFX internship?

Yes. Keep it under 60 seconds, lead with your strongest shot, and add a short breakdown that states exactly what you did on each shot. Recruiters would rather see three polished shots than ten unfinished ones.

Can I apply for VFX internships after graduating?

It depends on the program. Some internships require current enrollment, while others accept recent graduates, often within a year of finishing. Always read the eligibility notes, and look at junior and trainee roles as well.

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