Environment Artist - Internship

We like to think of ourselves as more than just developers. We're a friendly group of around 500 people with plenty of casual and hardcore gamers, tech heads and creative masterminds, organized planners, and nerdy game fans who make this industry so fun. And we’re all together on a mission to open windows to amazing worlds. We've been making games for over 30 years, crafting and publishing unique experiences that have put us on the path to becoming a leader in Online Worlds.

We've got five studios spread across Norway, the USA, Portugal, Sweden, and Romania, and we're always on the lookout for more dedicated people to join our ranks.

We're all about creating a relaxed and equal workspace where flat communication and our agile structure are key to delivering world-class games.

So, if you're ready to make your mark, we're ready to welcome you!  

Your Mission in Funcom

Funcom Games is seeking a passionate Environment Art Intern to join our development team in Bucharest, Romania.

As an Environment Art Intern, you will contribute to creating game-ready art environments while checking optimal performance within the project. We welcome both specialists in specific areas of environmental art and well-rounded generalists.

No prior experience? No problem! What matters most is your artistic talent and creative spark! We’re looking for passionate individuals with a standout portfolio that showcases their best work.

How you can have an impact in your position:

• Assist in creating new environments and variations of existing ones, including props, foliage, and related assets, while ensuring proper collision and testing.
• Support level design by working with modular block outs and implementing finished assets, including set dressing for scenes.
• Identify and resolve bugs while optimizing game assets to meet performance and technical requirements.
• Balance artistic vision with technical constraints, adhering to technical budgets and industry standards to ensure high-quality execution.
• Working effectively with designers, artists, and developers.
• Stay up to date with best practices and next-gen industry standards to continuously enhance workflows and asset quality.

We are looking for you to have:  

• A strong willingness to learn and a desire to continuously improve your skills in Environment Art.
• Basic understanding of 3D art fundamentals, including modeling, materials, textures, lighting, modularity, technical constraints, and game limitations.
• Familiarity with 3D software such as Blender, 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya, Substance Suite, Terrain Generation tools, or similar, with a keen eagerness to expand your expertise.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently within deadlines.
• Creativity & artistic vision
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or currently pursuing a Master's degree.

In addition, ideally, you might also have:

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 or Unity.
• Experience working with modular systems.
• A strong passion for gaming and game development beyond just art.

Additional information:

This is a six-month, on-site internship based in Bucharest, Romania, starting at the beginning of June 2025.

When submitting your application, please include a link to your portfolio or attach it in the "Additional Files" section.

We review application on a rolling basis - so apply soon.

Why Funcom?

We’re a Scandinavian company and follow Scandinavian work values. That means we're all about creating a relaxed, equal workspace where you can be yourself and make a difference in what we do. More so, we're big believers in work-life balance. 

Over 80 people work and play in our Bucharest Studio, a professional working environment with an international work culture, currently focusing on Quality Assurance, with plans in place to expand to other areas of game development over time. 

Our office is located at the very heart of the city, at Piata Victoriei – the starting point for the best sightseeing tours of the city, near the metro station and close to some of the best restaurants in Bucharest.

Working at Funcom Bucharest offers a relaxed workplace, a fully customizable benefits package, and well-being initiatives. What’s more, we know how to have fun and, at the same time, aim high in what we do. We're pros at throwing BBQ parties or planning events, usually hosted at amazing locations.