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2026 US Summer Internships - Concept Art
CompanyActivision
LocationSanta Monica
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 16, 2025

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will work on meaningful projects that directly impact their teams. They will collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to the development of visual assets for games.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$20 - $50
Company Size
1470
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world’s largest interactive entertainment companies, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, 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!
We’re proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE’s "100 Best Companies To Work For®” for four consecutive years and have earned a spot on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies,” and “Future 50” lists. Our 10,000+ global employees are some of the best and brightest talents across entertainment, media, and technology.
About the Role
<h2>Job Title:</h2>2026 US Summer Internships - Concept Art<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Requisition ID:</h2>R025919<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Job Description:</h2><div><div><p><span> </span></p><div><div><p><span><span>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 </span><span>2026 summer</span><span>. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. </span><span>We’ll</span><span> provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly </span><span>impact</span><span> the team you are contributing to. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>Player Profile</span></u><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating May 2026 – July 2027 </span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Available to </span><span>participate</span><span> in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Currently </span><span>residing</span><span> in the US or open to </span><span>relocating</span><span> oneself to the US</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Exhibits learning agility; </span><span>has the ability to</span><span> think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Works well with others and contributes to team tasks</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Is engaged, </span><span>seeks</span><span> to learn, and </span><span>is able to</span><span> manage time effectively</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Candidates must apply with a resume</span><span> </span><span>and a link to their </span><span>portfolio/reel</span><span> to be considered</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>Internship Opportunities</span></u><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>All internships will be conducted in-person. </span></b><span><span>Hosting managers will </span><span>determine</span><span> when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the </span><span>option</span><span> 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.</span></span><b><span> </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Character Concept Artist: </span></b><span><span>Work with the art team in designing original clothing across a variety of </span><span>different styles</span><span> for our games. Create mood boards, croquis sketches, and final fashion illustrations. </span><span>You’ll</span><span> also </span><span>identify</span><span> and source </span><span>fabrics, and</span><span> create fashion flats to show the shape and details of garments.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Knowledge of Procreate, Photoshop, or similar 2D paint package (</span><span>e</span><span>xperience with Clo or Marvelous are a plus)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to work under direction and communicate ideas clearly</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Good understanding of clothing construction and an ability to work within a variety of </span><span>different styles</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Portfolios should reflect strong concept illustration skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Hosting Locations: </span></span><span><span>Activision Central Arts</span><span> (</span><span>Santa Monica</span><span>, CA)</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p><p></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Graphic Artist: </span></b><span><span>As a Concept Art Intern at Treyarch, you will </span><span>work with our team of world-class concept artists on one of the most successful video game franchises of all time.</span><span> </span><span>You will help develop exciting visual assets for our players by utilizing 2D, animation, and generative art tools.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong 2D illustration, animation, and graphic design skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Knowledge of </span><span>digital illustration programs like </span><span>Photoshop</span><span> or </span><span>Illustrator</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Good communication</span><span> and collaboration skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Portfolios </span><span>with 2D illustration work that </span><span>demonstrates</span><span> good linework, </span><span>color</span><span> sensibilities, and graphic design</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Hosting Locations: </span></span><span><span>Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>Our World</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, </span><span>technology</span><span> and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush</span><span>™</span><span> 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!</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment</span><span>. </span><span>We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive </span><span>in order to</span><span> connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, </span><span>emotional</span><span> and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - </span><span>we’ve</span><span> got our employees covered!</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The </span><span>video</span><span> </span><span>game</span><span> industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all </span><span>qualifications</span><span>? </span><span>Let us</span><span> decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We are committed to working with and providing reasonable </span><span>assistance</span><span> to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. </span><span>We do not discriminate </span><span>on the basis of</span><span> race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Rewards</b></p><p>We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:</p><ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;</li><li>401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;</li><li>Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;</li><li>Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;</li><li>If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.</li></ul><p></p><p>Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting <a href="https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/</span></span></a>.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $50.00 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
Key Skills
Concept Illustration2D IllustrationGraphic DesignCommunicationCollaborationLearning AgilityProblem SolvingClothing ConstructionDigital IllustrationProcreatePhotoshopIllustratorAnimationFashion IllustrationMood BoardsSketching
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Creative & MediaArt & DesignTechnology
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401(k) with Company MatchTuition ReimbursementPaid HolidaysPaid Sick TimeMental Health ProgramsFitness Programs
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