Intern Summer 2026 3D Graphics & Game Art (Unity Engine) (Onsite)

East Hartford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 82000 - 82000

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-CTC 400 Main St BLDG CTC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the companys immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flightdesigning building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within were seeking the people to drive it. So calling all curious.

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At Pratt & Whitney the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond

What You Will Do

Were seeking a motivated creative 3D Graphics Intern to support our team in creating optimized 3D assets for use in the Unity Engine. This is a hands-on opportunity to work on real-time models textures and materials used in interactive applications and visualization tools. Youll contribute directly to production-ready assets while learning best practices for game-engine-focused modeling and texturing pipelines.

This internship is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both 3D modeling and material creation and who wants to better understand how assets move from DCC tools into a real-time engine.

Key Responsibilities

Create and refine polygon-based 3D models for use in Unity
Develop and apply textures and materials optimized for real-time rendering
Assist with UV unwrapping texture layout and material organization
Support texture creation workflows using tools such as Photoshop and Substance (Painter/Designer)
Perform basic retopology and mesh cleanup as needed
Ensure assets meet performance scale and visual standards for real-time use
Collaborate with developers and designers to integrate assets into Unity
Participate in asset reviews iteration and documentation of workflows

Qualifications You Must Have

Enrolled in a degree program in Game Art 3D Graphics Animation Digital Media or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Fundamental understanding of polygon modeling and UV workflows
Familiarity with real-time texturing concepts for game engines
Experience using tools such as Photoshop Substance Painter/Designer or similar
Basic understanding of how 3D assets are used in Unity or other real-time engines

Qualifications We Prefer

Minimum GPA of 3.0
Attention to detail and willingness to iterate on visual assets
Ability to take feedback and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team
Experience importing and setting up assets in Unity
Familiarity with PBR workflows and texture optimization
Exposure to retopology workflows and mesh optimization techniques
Background in 2D graphics graphic design or interface design
Experience with additional tools such as Maya Blender or ZBrush
Personal projects or portfolio pieces demonstrating real-time assets

Learn More & Apply Now!

This role is ideal for students pursuing game art 3D graphics or digital design who want hands-on experience creating production-ready assets for real-time applications. If you enjoy building models and understanding how textures materials and performance come together in a game engine this role is a great fit.

This position is classified as onsite. Please ensure this role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 37000 USD - 82000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Date Posted:Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-CTC 400 Main St BLDG CTCPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the companys immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The compa...