XDev Props Intern- Undergraduate

Join Insomniac Games as an X-Dev Prop Artist Intern for Summer 2027 and gain hands-on experience supporting the creation of game-ready props and materials in collaboration with external art partners. Work alongside the X-Dev Props Manager, Art Director, and Lead Artists to support the development of 3D assets that meet the team's artistic vision and technical requirements. Create detailed briefs using images and text to communicate asset requirements to external vendors and review their work throughout production.

• Create comprehensive briefs using images and text to communicate asset requirements to external art vendors.
• Review assets from external partners, including 3D Models, Textures, Materials, UVs, and provide clear, actionable feedback.
• Support the development and optimization of props during key production stages, including high/low poly, material/textures, and final delivery phases.
• Help guide external vendors in creating props, including hard surface assets and materials.
• Collaborate with artists to ensure block-out proxy models and reference images are available.
• Apply art tools and best practices using Maya, Substance Painter/Designer, Zbrush, Photoshop.
• Help maintain a consistent artistic style across assets.

• Strong skills in modeling, baking and UV layout using Maya, Max, or equivalent.
• Strong skills in texture and material creation using Photoshop, Substance Painter, Substance Designer.
• Experience with ZBrush.
• Ability to review 3D assets, identify areas for improvement, and communicate clear, actionable feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and collaborate effectively.
• Foundational mathematical skills.
• Willingness to receive direction and work closely with a team.
• Experience with vehicles and weapons is a plus.

• Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university.
• Undergraduate.
• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without visa sponsorship.

Intern Pay Range: $36.50—$36.50 USD (fixed hourly pay rate).