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

Date Posted:

2026-02-17

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 company’s 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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

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

We’re 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. You’ll 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 thi