? Internship Role Available

? Character Modeling, Animation & FX Artist Intern

Are you passionate about creating game characters, bringing them to life through animation, and developing stunning visual effects? Do you want hands-on experience working with Unreal Engine and professional game art pipelines?

Akiyam Solutions is looking for creative and motivated Character Modeling, Animation & FX Artist Interns who want to gain practical experience working on professional-quality game projects.

? Responsibilities

- Create high-quality 3D characters, creatures, and character assets for games
- Model and sculpt characters using Blender, Maya, ZBrush, or similar 3D software
- Create optimized, game-ready character models with proper topology and UVs
- Develop high-quality character textures and materials using PBR workflows
- Assist with character rigging, skinning, and skeletal setup
- Create character, weapon, gameplay, and cinematic animations
- Work with Animation Blueprints, State Machines, Blend Spaces, Montages, Control Rig, and animation retargeting
- Create and implement real-time VFX using Unreal Engine's Niagara system
- Develop effects for weapons, abilities, explosions, impacts, environments, and gameplay events
- Work with materials, shaders, particles, lighting, and post-processing to create visual effects
- Assist with cinematic animations and sequences using Unreal Engine Sequencer
- Integrate characters, animations, and VFX into Unreal Engine
- Optimize models, animations, and VFX for real-time game performance
- Collaborate with developers, game designers, level designers, and other artists
- Participate in reviews, playtesting, and iteration based on feedback
- Maintain production-quality standards across character art, animation, and FX assets

? Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

- Experience with Unreal Engine 5
- Knowledge of Blender, Maya, and/or ZBrush
- Understanding of character modeling, sculpting, retopology, UV mapping, baking, and texturing




- Experience with Substance Painter or similar texturing software
- Knowledge of character rigging, skinning, skeletal animation, and animation retargeting
- Experience with Animation Blueprints, Control Rig, Sequencer, and Niagara
- Understanding of particle systems, materials, shaders, and real-time VFX
- Familiarity with PBR workflows and real-time rendering
- Understanding of optimization for game-ready characters, animations, and VFX
- Portfolio, demo reel, ArtStation, or personal game projects are highly preferred

? What You'll Gain

- Real experience working on live game development projects
- Hands-on experience with skilled character art, animation, and VFX workflows
- Mentorship from experienced game artists, animators, and technical artists
- Strong portfolio-building opportunities with production-quality work
- Exposure to Unreal Engine production pipelines and real-time game development
- Certificate of Completion & PPO opportunities for top performers
- Flexible Remote Work Environment

⚠️ Internship Compensation

- This is an unpaid internship opportunity
- No stipend or salary will be provided during the internship period
- Selected interns will receive practical experience, mentorship, project exposure, and a Certificate of Completion
- PPO opportunities may be available for top-performing interns based on performance and project requirements

✅ Eligibility

- Students/Freshers from Animation, Game Art, 3D Design, Fine Arts, B.Tech, BCA, MCA, or related fields
- Passion for character art, animation, VFX, and game development
- Basic knowledge of 3D modeling, sculpting, animation, VFX, or Unreal Engine
- Knowledge of Blender, Maya, ZBrush, or Unreal Engine is a plus
- Personal projects, portfolios, ArtStation profiles, demo reels, or Unreal Engine projects are highly preferred

? How to Apply

Send your Resume / Portfolio / ArtStation / Demo Reel / Unreal Engine Projects to:

[email protected]

? Internship Application Form:

https://forms.gle/DGhRTKeQ6PNqw3p89

📌 ? Character Modeling, Animation & FX Artist Intern (Vadodara)
🏢 Akiyam Solutions Private
📍 Vadodara