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Obsidian Entertainment

Develops narrative-driven RPGs with player agency

VFX Artist Intern

Animation & VFXConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2027Irvine, CA, USA$22 - $30 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience with real-time particle editing in Unreal Niagara.
  • Strong critical problem-solving skills.
  • Fluent knowledge of a 3D content creation package such as Maya or 3ds Max.
  • Experience creating dynamic VFX materials in Unreal 5.
  • A web portfolio demonstrating proficiency in real-time particle creation.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to in-game visual effects for characters, weapons, environments, and destructive events.
  • Work closely with art leads to ensure visual targets are met and remain stylistically consistent.
  • Communicate with artists, designers, and programmers to work through artistic and technical endeavors.
  • Work with real-time materials.
  • Develop skills to navigate VFX production pipelines.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of blueprint creation in Unreal 5.
  • Animation experience.
  • Knowledge of texture creation through Substance 3D Designer.
  • Experience with effects in Houdini or EmberGen.
  • Experience creating volumetric materials or effects.
  • Pre-rendered VFX work.

About the Company

Obsidian Entertainment

Develops narrative-driven RPGs with player agency

Obsidian Entertainment is a video game developer based in Irvine, California, focused on creating role-playing games. Its titles, including The Outer Worlds, Pillars of Eternity, and Grounded, offer rich stories, deep character development, and choices that affect how the game unfolds, in both single-player and multiplayer modes. The company designs games and earns revenue through game sales, downloadable content, and in-game purchases, often working with publishers like Microsoft and Private Division for distribution. What sets them apart is a strong emphasis on player agency and narrative-driven design, giving players meaningful control over the world and its characters. With a proven track record and passionate fan base, Obsidian’s goal is to deliver engaging RPG experiences that invite players to explore and shape immersive game worlds.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$4.9M
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Founded
2003

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