Lighting & VFX Art Intern

Requisition Number: 180696

Position Title: Intern General

External Description:

Lighting / VFX Art Intern

Contract: 12 months (Temporary - Intern)

Location: Guildford, UK

Work Model: Hybrid

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres.

We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. Our mission is to attract and grow a more diverse employee base through the cultivation of our early talent pipeline to shape EA's teams, culture and products. Within Europe, we create an overall enriching experience, empowering interns and graduates with the sense that "EA is where I want to be".

 

The Challenge Ahead

For more than twenty years, Criterion Games has entertained millions of players around the world with our award-winning games. Our experienced people have expressed their passion for phenomenal game feel, AAA audio-visual quality, and technical innovation across many beloved franchises including Burnout, Battlefield, Star Wars Battlefront and Need for Speed.

 

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Lightning/VFX Art Intern who will help us on our journey to make great experiences for our players. You’ll be working closely with the lighting and VFX teams to deliver content that elevates the game and pushes immersion whilst having the opportunity to learn from world class experts in the crafts.
We believe that we work best when we collaborate across all departments, so we are looking for someone who is willing to work together in the wider team while learning about how to collaborate and assist other artists in the creation, population, and optimization of game assets.

 

Qualifications:

• You are studying in the penultimate year of an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree programme
• You are available to commence a full-time, 12 month placement in July 2024.
• You are eligible to work in Guildford (UK) without the need for visa/relocation support

Desired Skills:

• A basic understanding of game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity. Ideally you are able to provide examples of previous personal work or experiments.
• A basic understanding of how to make an effect in a game engine and/or how to light a scene in a game engine
• A basic understanding of content creation tools like Photoshop for texture creation
• An interest in photography, composition and visual effects
• A keen understanding of how lighting and effects affect gameplay in games
• A passion for visuals and the theory behind what makes them work
• A can-do attitude with an appetite to learn and collaborate

 

Take your career to the next level - apply now!

Submit an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter which explains why you would like to complete your internship with Electronic Arts and what interests you in this specific role.

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 57

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.