Intern - Game Artist

Job Description

Art Internship
Electronic Arts -Guildford, United Kingdom

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE UNLESS YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
• You are studying in the penultimate year of an undergraduate degree
• Available to commence a full-time, 1-year placement in summer 2021
• Available and eligible to work in Guildford, UK, without the need for visa or relocation support

To apply: Submit an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter which explains why you want to complete your internship with Electronic Arts and what interests you in this specific placement.

We are EA

We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. That is why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry. EA's UK game studio Criterion is opening several yearlong internships, spanning all game development crafts.

We are growing our team with accomplished people who will help us take a huge leap forwards, and you, the next generation of game makers, are central to this ambition. As we explore new possibilities within gaming, challenge our own beliefs and step outside of our comfort zone, we need fresh perspective that challenges convention and inspires us to grow.

We are looking for an accomplished and motivated Artist Intern who will help us on this journey, while learning about the field of games art hands-on.

Responsibilities
• Game art encompasses many areas, and artists who join the team will have the chance to develop their all-round creative skills. We have Concept Artists to visualise ideas and designs; Environment, Vehicle and Character artists who create the visual elements of our games; Lighting, VFX artists and Animators who bring these to life through the portrayal of realistic effects, movement and behaviour; Cinematic artists that create the action for our cut scenes and game trailers; Technical Artists to design and write the tools and pipelines to solve team needs and GUI artists who create the menus and HUDs that guide the player.
• We are looking for someone versatile, with strong foundation art skills, solid understanding of colour and the ability to take something from concept to completion. We believe that raw talent combined with passion is how to make great games.

Skills and Qualifications
• Currently studying towards a relevant art or games degree with an excellent game-focused portfolio
• Experience in one or more areas of game art (Environment, Vehicle, Character, Lighting, VFX, Animation, Technical art etc.)
• Experience with major 3D package (Maya, 3DS Max) and Photoshop
• Experience with additional software packages is desirable (ZBrush, Houdini, After Effects, Mental Ray, etc.)
• Openness to learn and comprehend custom in-house tools
• Experience in 3D or 2D graphics
• Foundation art skills (drawing), with a good eye for colour and composition
• An intense passion for games or the gaming industry
• You must provide a portfolio/show reel to be considered for this position. Be sure to highlight the work you were responsible for if your show reel includes group projects

Please note: If you have a passion to work for Electronic Arts please apply, even if this specification does not describe you. Unfortunately, job specifications are a little more box like than we would like. We do not like putting people into boxes. We would love to hear about who you are because, even if it is not art, we may find something here that is right for you and therefore right for us too.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r01vbm-3-147-42-168-42 in your application.