VFX Art Intern (Paid) at E-Line Media in Remote

VFX Art Intern (Paid)

About the position: 

E-Line Media is looking for a VFX Art Intern (Paid) to join one of our production teams working on a currently unannounced project (more details to be provided after signing an NDA). As the VFX Art Intern you will help our team achieve the vision of our game by creating compelling and evocative visual effects complementing systemic gameplay. You will also be a contributor to the growth, culture, and ultimate success of the project and studio. That last statement makes it seem pretty stressful, but we’re actually a rather low-key team.

Although E-Line’s headquarters are in Phoenix, the position and team are remote. The workload would be 20-40 hours per week (preferably full time, but we're flexible as it is an internship). It is 3 months in length, based on the candidate’s schedule. It is open to candidates from the US, Canada, Central, and South America (due to time zone restrictions). 

As our VFX Art Intern, you will...

• Work closely with the team to create stylized real-time VFX that support systemic gameplay, reinforce player feedback, and improve clarity during play.
• Create effects for UI and gameplay moments such as selections, placements, confirmations, alerts, environment interactions, and other systemic state changes.
• Collaborate with design and art to define and maintain a cohesive VFX language (shape language, timing, readability, intensity, and tone).
• Implement and iterate on effects in-engine, balancing visual quality with performance and platform constraints.
• Research and develop reference, mood boards, and quick prototypes to explore new VFX directions as needed.

We’re looking for someone who has…

• The ability to quickly deliver and iterate on VFX concepts and implementations based on feedback.
• A strong understanding of core VFX principles (timing, anticipation, follow-through, readability, composition, and value/contrast).
• Comfort with real-time constraints (performance awareness, LODs/budget-minded thinking, optimization basics).
• The ability to provide and receive critical feedback professionally.
• A portfolio/reel with varied VFX work (real-time game VFX preferred, but not required).
• Complete or near complete undergraduate college experience in an art-related subject, completion of an intensive training program, or equivalent experience.

It’s a bonus if you…

• Have experience with Unreal Engine and Niagara.
• Have experience creating textures/spritesheets, flipbooks, shaders/materials, or lightweight animation to support VFX.
• Have experience creating user interface VFX specifically.
• Love the idea of bringing new voices, perspectives, and ideas into your work.
• Enjoy working with a team that takes its craft seriously but its meetings less so.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Make a good game that also does good out in the world.
• Work alongside a collaborative team with years of video game industry experience, where your voice is heard and your work will be featured in a commercial video game.
• A positive, healthy remote work environment with flexible hours. We promote a culture free from crunch. 

About E-Line Media: 

Games are fun. Games can enlighten and enhance understanding. Games can open your eyes to both new worlds and the one that is all around you.

While there are individual titles that embrace this approach, there has never been a company built from the ground-up to publish a slate of commercial impact games that fire the imagination, catalyze curiosity, explore meaningful themes, and provide gateways to new perspectives.

Originally founded in 2008, E-Line Media has always been interested in the pairing of great artistry and meaningful, relevant themes. We are applying this powerful formula to video games and this has led both to financial success but also recognized positive social impact. 

Want to work for a company that is actively trying to make a difference and change the world through video games and creative storytelling? We’d love to hear from you!

E-Line Media values diverse perspectives and voices on our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic