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Video Game Internships

Find video game internships for artists at game studios worldwide. Intern and trainee roles in 3D art, 2D art, animation, VFX, UI, and technical art. New openings in your inbox every morning.

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Types of Video Game Internships We Cover

We track intern and trainee openings across game art.

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3D Art Intern

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2D Art Intern

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Animation Intern

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VFX Intern

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UI Art Intern

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Technical Art Intern

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Environment Art Intern

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Summer Game Studio 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 Game Artists Earn After an Internship (2026)

The full-time salary bands a video game internship leads to.

Junior Game Artist

$50K - $70K

Mid-Level Game Artist

$60K - $82K

Senior Game Artist

$82K - $125K

Lead Game Artist

$108K - $158K

*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 video game internship in 2026.

🖥️ Software

Maya or Blender
ZBrush
Substance 3D Painter
Unreal Engine or Unity
Photoshop

🗂️ Your Portfolio

One clear specialty
3 to 5 finished pieces
Process and breakdowns
Personal projects count
Easy to browse online

🎯 Fundamentals

Form and anatomy
Color and light
Topology and UVs
PBR texturing
Working to a style guide

💡 What Interns Are Judged On

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

Video Game Internships FAQ

How do I find video game 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 video game internships in your inbox each morning with direct apply links.

Are video game 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 video game 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 portfolio for a video game internship?

Yes. A focused portfolio matters more than grades. Show three to five finished pieces in the discipline you want to work in, include breakdowns of your process, and leave out anything that is not your best work.

Can I apply for video game 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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