Environment Artist - 2026 Summer Internship

Obsidian Entertainment is seeking an Environment Art Intern for its 2026 Summer Internship Program. This role involves working with Concept Artists and Area Designers to develop game worlds, assisting Environment Artists in creating props, and learning 3D asset creation for Unreal Engine. The intern will model, unwrap, and texture 3D assets, and assist in asset validation and optimization, gaining hands-on experience with world-class developers.

Must Have

• Assist in creating props and environment assets to populate the game
• Model, unwrap, and texture 3D assets for Unreal Engine
• Assist in the validation and optimization of assets
• Familiarity with the role-playing games genre, especially recent AAA role-playing game products
• Proficient in Maya or 3ds Max
• Proficient in Substance Painter
• Strong communication skills
• A web portfolio that demonstrates a range of 3D props and environment assets

Good to Have

• Understanding of Unreal Engine
• Understanding of lighting principles
• Understanding of optimization principles
• Passion for gaming and the games Obsidian makes

We are looking for an Environment Art Intern to join us for our Obsidian University Internship Program. Come help us make our next world-class roleplaying game! The Environment Art Intern will work with Concept Artists and Area Designers to develop the world of our next big game. Spend the summer assisting the Environment Artists in creating props to populate the world, working side-by-side with our world-class developers, and learning what it takes to create fantastic worlds. ## Responsibilities * Assist in creating props and environment assets to populate the game * Model, unwrap, and texture 3D assets for Unreal Engine * Assist in the validation and optimization of assets ## Requirements * Familiarity with the role-playing games genre, especially recent AAA role-playing game products * Proficient in Maya or 3ds Max * Proficient in Substance Painter * Strong communication skills ## Pluses * Understanding of Unreal Engine * Understanding of lighting principles * Understanding of optimization principles * Passion for gaming and the games Obsidian makes ## Portfolio Requirements * A web portfolio that demonstrates a range of 3D props and environment assets Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. We only accept electronic applications.