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Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres.
We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. Our mission is to attract and grow a more diverse employee base through the cultivation of our early talent pipeline to shape EA's teams, culture and products. Within Europe, we create an overall enriching experience, empowering interns and graduates with the sense that "EA is where I want to be".
The Challenge Ahead
For more than twenty years, Criterion Games has entertained millions of players around the world with our award-winning games. Our experienced people have expressed their passion for phenomenal game feel, AAA audio-visual quality, and technical innovation across many beloved franchises including Burnout, Battlefield, Star Wars Battlefront and Need for Speed.
Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Lightning/VFX Art Intern who will help us on our journey to make great experiences for our players. You’ll be working closely with the lighting and VFX teams to deliver content that elevates the game and pushes immersion whilst having the opportunity to learn from world class experts in the crafts.
We believe that we work best when we collaborate across all departments, so we are looking for someone who is willing to work together in the wider team while learning about how to collaborate and assist other artists in the creation, population, and optimization of game assets.
Qualifications:
- You are studying in the penultimate year of an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree programme
- You are available to commence a full-time, 12 month placement in July 2024.
- You are eligible to work in Guildford (UK) without the need for visa/relocation support
Desired Skills:
- A basic understanding of game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity. Ideally you are able to provide examples of previous personal work or experiments.
- A basic understanding of how to make an effect in a game engine and/or how to light a scene in a game engine
- A basic understanding of content creation tools like Photoshop for texture creation
- An interest in photography, composition and visual effects
- A keen understanding of how lighting and effects affect gameplay in games
- A passion for visuals and the theory behind what makes them work
- A can-do attitude with an appetite to learn and collaborate
