Technical Artist Intern

Electronic Arts is seeking a Technical Artist Intern for their Tools and Technology Team within Central Innovation. This role involves bridging art and programming, supporting game and studio vision, and collaborating with content creators. The intern will assess, design, implement, and maintain art creation pipelines, aiming to increase productivity and lead the industry in content quality. Responsibilities include familiarizing with multiple technologies and technical concepts.

Must Have

• Partner with peers on the Technical Art team and with the project Technical Art Director to support game and studio vision
• Collaborate with content creators using a service-minded attitude, looking to understand issues and requirements and offer support
• Assess, design, implement, and maintain art creation pipelines/workflows that meet artist needs and increase productivity for content creators
• Learn and familiarize yourself with multiple technologies, technical concepts, ideas, and problems
• Strong knowledge of 3D art packages (Maya)
• Experience in scripting and programming (Python and C#)
• Foundational experience with (and technical proficiency in) 3D concepts such as modelling, texturing, rendering, physically-based shading, lighting, and environments
• Basic familiarity with game engine workflows (i.e. Unity, Unreal), asset pipelines and profiling, and revision control systems
• Available for a full-time paid internship in the summer of 2026
• Enrolled in an accredited degree program in the summer of 2026, slated to graduate no earlier than December 2026
• Legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 16-week internship

Good to Have

• Experience with UI development
• Experience using USD based workflows
• Experience with Git
• Experience with Houdini

Perks & Benefits

• 80 hours per year of sick time
• 16 paid company holidays per year
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Healthcare coverage
• Mental well-being support
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Family leaves
• Complimentary games

General Information

Role ID

210834

Worker Type

Intern - Temporary Employee

Studio/Department

CT - Creative Innovation

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

is looking for high performing students to join our world-class internship experience. Summer 2026 will be better than ever as we bring all interns together on-site for orientation week and prep students for the future ways of work by offering hybrid opportunities. For more information about our Emerging Talent Program, visit https://www.ea.com/careers/interns-and-university-graduates

The Tools and Technology Team within Central Innovation is looking for accomplished people to help us fulfill our mission of providing creative tools and workflows that allow EA to lead the industry in content quality. Our group strives to build an ecosystem of modular components that are efficient, adjustable to trends, and allow for quick iteration of any artistic idea into reality. We partner with a global group of extraordinary creatives fueled by imagination and a unified passion for creating amazing content and experiences.

Technical Artists are the bridge between art and programming departments and have the capability to understand the nuances of art creation and technical code. They demonstrate technical proficiency in basic 3D concepts and have experience in both art and programming. As a Technical Artist, you will be an individual contributor on a central technical art team supporting the technical delivery of art tools across a distributed production environment.

Day to day you will ... :

• Partner with peers on the Technical Art team and with the project Technical Art Director to support game and and studio vision.
• Collaborate with content creators using a service-minded attitude, looking to understand issues and requirements and offer support.
• Assess, design, implement, and maintain art creation pipelines/workflows that meet artist needs and increase productivity for content creators.
• Learn and familiarize yourself with multiple technologies, technical concepts, ideas, and problems.

You are/you have…

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• Strong knowledge of 3D art packages (Maya) and experience in scripting and programming (Python and C#).
• Foundational experience with (and technical proficiency in) 3D concepts such as modelling, texturing, rendering, physically-based shading, lighting, and environments.
• Basic familiarity with game engine workflows (i.e. Unity, Unreal), asset pipelines and profiling, and revision control systems.

Bonus if you have…

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• Experience with UI development.
• Experience using USD based workflows.
• Experience with Git.
• Experience with Houdini

You must be available for a full-time paid internship in the summer of 2026.

At this time, we are considering Undergrad students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in the summer of 2026, slated to graduate no earlier than December 2026. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 16-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please ensure that your graduation date is visible on your resume.

Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location. EA has listed the hourly pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, degree type (e.g. Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD), what stage you are in your degree journey (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc.), qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$60,000 - $65,000 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

The hourly pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including 80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than full-time), 16 paid company holidays per year, medical insurance, and 401(k).

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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.

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