US Summer Internships - VFX

Team Name: Hearthstone

2026 US Summer Internships - VFX

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At Activision Blizzard we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences, driven by our company values and passion, Activision Blizzard creates worlds with the focus to entertain the universe. We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2026 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn.

The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing to.

• Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating May 2026 – July 2027
• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late‑May or mid‑June
• Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
• Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
• Approaches problems in a clear, well‑organized, and solutions‑oriented manner
• Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
• Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
• Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
• Candidates must apply with a resume and a link to their portfolio/reel to be considered

All internships will be conducted in‑person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.

Join our world‑class team bringing the iconic visuals of Call of Duty to life. As a VFX Intern, you’ll contribute to real‑time effects that heighten gameplay—from explosive battlefield moments to immersive environmental details. You’ll collaborate with experienced artists and engineers to design dynamic, cinematic, and optimized visual effects using tools like Houdini and in‑game FX systems. This internship offers hands‑on experience with AAA production pipelines, scripting multi‑state FX objects, and balancing artistry with performance across next‑gen platforms.

You’ll gain a deep understanding of how visual effects shape player immersion and define the Call of Duty experience.

• Experience creating real‑time FX using Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, or in‑game FX editors.
• Familiarity with Unreal, Unity, or proprietary game engines.
• Strong understanding of particle systems, shaders, dynamics, and 3D fundamentals.
• A portfolio/reel that showcases real‑time, photoreal visual effects.

Hosting Locations: High Moon Studios (Carlsbad, CA)

As a VFX Intern, you will develop and implement real‑time visual effects that support gameplay in the fun and whimsical style synonymous with Hearthstone. You’ll learn how to utilize the principles of motion, dynamics, follow‑through, lighting, and other facets of animation to create dynamic effects that enhance the visual storytelling experience.

• Skilled with variety of tools for real‑time VFX creation including Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Unity, and in‑game FX systems.
• Highly creative and technically minded with the ability to provide solutions to design, creative and technical issues.
• Portfolio/reel demonstrating real‑time VFX work that fits the visual style of Hearthstone/World of Warcraft.

Hosting Locations: Blizzard Entertainment (Irvine, CA)

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world’s largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

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