3D Artist Internship - Summer 2025
At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture. We seek out candidates who love to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre is seeking a 3D Artist Intern for Summer 2025!
This is a hybrid internship position only requiring someone to come into the office on a need basis.
Summary/Objective:
The 3D Artist intern will assist in building 3D renderings, lighting, textures, etc. in regard to floorplans and Build Your Own Home application. They will be directly involved with various departments such as Architecture and Sales/Marketing/Design Centre under the supervision of senior and Lead 3D Artist in job assignments.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with senior designers and developers to create simulations and final projects
- Use software, lighting, and rendering to create textures and virtual effects
- Create and sculpt digital models, including video editing, 3D modeling, and animation
- Work under Lead 3D and senior 3D Artists’ supervision in determining priorities
- Develop rapport with stakeholders and business continuation
Competencies
- 3D Rendering
- 3D Animation
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Suites
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Unreal Engine
- Team Oriented
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Animation, Visual Effects, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience in 3D renderings & modeling
- Experience in Unreal Engine
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Team-oriented
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Telerik plug-in knowledge is a plus
Van Metre's Summer 2025 Internship Program is an 8-week program in which Interns get the opportunity to hone the skills in their field but also learn about our business. The Program starts the first week in June 2025 and runs through early August. Interns will attend trainings and planned sessions with Executives from every team, learning about every aspect of a product, from inception to completion, sale, and management. The goal is to assist in your quest to become a well-rounded individual, just like our company is!
Compensation Information:
- Salary: $15.00/hr
Van Metre Core Values
Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance
Van Metre Mission Statement
The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company’s founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company’s emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the “Van Metre” signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.