Insomniac Games

Insomniac Games is a video game development studio known for creating popular titles with innovative gameplay and engaging storytelling. The company focuses on developing immersive experiences for players and is currently seeking interns for lighting and UI/UX programming.

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🔥 Animation Intern - Undergraduate

Posted 2024-10-24

📍 Burbank, CA

🧭 Internship

💸 33 - 40 USD per hour

🔍 Video Games

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Animation or related fields such as Art, Illustration, or Graphic Design.
Projected to graduate by Spring 2026.
Strong passion for video games and animation.
Basic 3D animation experience and familiarity with Maya preferred.
Drawing skills and experience with importing and polishing Mocap data is a plus.

Create various animations to support the animation team.
Work on in-game characters, props, cinematics, and bug fixes.
Learn new techniques and tools for animation.
Collaborate with animators to receive feedback and guidance.

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Posted 2024-10-24

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🔥 Gameplay Programming Intern - Undergraduate

Posted 2024-10-23

📍 United States

🧭 Internship

💸 41 - 50 USD per hour

🔍 Video Games

Currently pursuing a BS/BSE in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Physics or Math majors with programming experience are also welcome.
Projected to graduate between December 2025 – June 2026.
Proficiency in C++ programming is required.
Ideal candidates are self-motivated, creative, responsible, and have a strong passion for video games and programming.

Work on gameplay features which could include breakables, interactive objects, AI, stats, bonus features, trophies, visual effects, or general bug tracking/fixing.
Be mentored by senior members of the Gameplay Programming team, with opportunities to build valuable industry connections.

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Posted 2024-10-23

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🔥 Writing Intern - Masters

Posted 2024-10-21

📍 United States

🧭 Internship

💸 36 - 43 USD per hour

🔍 Video Games

Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a degree MFA in Writing, Game Design, or a related field.
Projected to graduate by Spring 2026.
Strong critical thinking and writing skills are essential.
Ideal candidates are self-motivated, creative, and passionate about writing for video games.
Writing samples are required to be considered for this internship.

Collaborate with a team to 'break story' and outline narrative elements.
Develop character arcs and one-sheets for casting and art reference.
Organize and maintain various types of online documentation.
Create documents and presentations to communicate the story to the team.
Write cinematic dialogue and attend mocap/p-cap sessions.
Write in-game dialogue and participate in voice-over recording sessions.
Review scripts and provide constructive feedback.
Continuously rewrite and refine scripts as part of the development process.

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Posted 2024-10-21

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🔥 Rigging Intern - Undergraduate

Posted 2024-10-21

📍 Burbank, CA, United States

🧭 Internship

💸 33 - 36 USD per hour

🔍 Video Games

Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a Bachelor's degree, ideally in Character Rigging or a related field; computer Science majors with rigging experience are also welcome to apply.
Projected to graduate by Spring 2026.
Strong passion for video games and animation.
Familiarity with Python and experience using Maya is preferred.
Self-motivated, creative, responsible, and a strong team player.

Create and support simple animation rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles, and characters.
Collaborate with the animation team to troubleshoot and fix rigging bugs.
Learn and apply new techniques and tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of character animations.
Assist in developing technical solutions that improve character and asset performance in-game.

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Posted 2024-10-21

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🔥 Project Management Intern - Undergraduate

Posted 2024-10-21

📍 United States

🧭 Internship

💸 33 - 40 USD per hour

🔍 Game development

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field, such as game development, production, or project management.
Projected to graduate by Spring 2026.
A collaborative team player who knows when to take initiative and when to seek guidance.
Aligns with our Insomniac Code—respectfully working together to deliver exceptional player experiences.

Analyze task assignments to ensure work is achievable within set milestones.
Review task progress vs. remaining work to keep milestones on track.
Collaborate with people managers to ensure team members are fully engaged and aligned with project tracking.
Identify and address inefficiencies in processes, tools, and collaboration, escalating issues as necessary.
Update project roadmaps and communicate changes in alignment with mid and senior project managers.

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Posted 2024-10-21

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🔥 Character Art Intern - Undergraduate

Posted 2024-10-21

📍 Burbank, CA, U.S.

🧭 Internship

💸 33 - 40 USD per hour

🔍 Video Games

Currently be enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a Bachelor's in Character Art or a related field.
Projected to graduate by Spring 2026.
Self-motivated, creative, responsible, and passionate about video games and animation.

Create models and textures for characters and props.
Develop UV layouts and optimize models and materials to meet performance requirements.
Learn and apply new techniques and tools to enhance character development.

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Posted 2024-10-21

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🔥 Lighting Intern - Undergraduate

Posted 2024-10-18

📍 United States

🧭 Internship

💸 $36.50 - $36.50 USD

🔍 Video Game Development

Currently pursuing an Undergraduate degree related to game development with a focus on lighting.
Projected to graduate by Spring 2026.
Self-motivated, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
Solid understanding of composition principles and art content creation.
Open to receiving feedback and providing constructive critiques.

Collaborate with seasoned developers to gain hands-on experience in creating world-class games.
Contribute to team meetings by sharing insights and fresh ideas.
Take ownership of assigned tasks, completing them within deadlines.
Communicate effectively with teammates and seek guidance when needed.
Continuously develop your skills through mentorship from lighting and other departments.

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Posted 2024-10-18

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🔥 UI/UX Programmer Intern - Undergraduate

Posted 2024-10-17

📍 United States

🧭 Internship

💸 $41.50 - $50 USD

🔍 Video Games

Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing an Undergraduate degree.
Projected to graduate by Spring 2026.
Proficient in C++, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and/or other related front-end development tools.
Ability to follow coding styles and practices, including source control standards.
General understanding of procedural and object-oriented programming paradigms.
Experience working with a game engine or game editor is preferred.
Familiarity with commercial content creation packages (e.g., Adobe Suite, specifically Flash/Animate, or Maya) is a plus.
Comfortable using common collaborative software like Microsoft Office products.

Collaborate with artists, designers, and developers to create and implement intuitive and consistent user experiences that align with the art, design, and technical vision of the game.
Take ownership of user-facing features, refining and polishing them throughout the development cycle, from prototype to final implementation.
Work within established development standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality UI/UX components.
Incorporate feedback, iterate on your work, and complete assigned tasks.
Contribute to team documentation, helping to build institutional knowledge.
Engage positively with the team, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

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Posted 2024-10-17

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