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Summer/Fall 2026 - 3D Modeling Collegiate Intern (Visual Design) (Beverly Hills, CA) in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Your Future Takes Flight at Gulfstream

At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, interns don’t just observe; they contribute from day one. As part of a world-class team building the most advanced business jets, you’ll take on meaningful work in your area of focus, whether engineering, manufacturing, business operations, or beyond, within a culture grounded in integrity, pride, and excellence. Our corporate headquarters in Savannah, Georgia provides the ideal setting for your intern experience by combining professional opportunity with the charm of a historic coastal city.

What You’ll Experience

• Real-world projects that make an impact
• Exposure to innovative practices
• Opportunities to grow skills and professional connections

Program Structure

• Juniors: Two rotations required
• Seniors & Graduate Students: One rotation required

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay
• Paid Holiday Time
• Company-provided housing (if your permanent residence is more than 50 miles from Gulfstream)
• Medical coverage
• 401(k) match
• Collegiate networking events

Location: Gulfstream Sales and Design Center, Beverly Hills

Hours: Flexible, 20–40 hours per week (Full-time or Part-time)

The compensation range for this role is $20.70-$33.35 per hour.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by your expected graduation date.

About the position

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented 3D Modeling Intern to join our visual development team in-house at the Gulfstream Sales and Design Center located in Beverly Hills, California, working under the direction of our Senior Visualization Designer. This position focuses on producing high-quality, high-performance 3D models for both real-time and offline rendering. Models will primarily include interior furniture, cabinetry, and seating, based on existing CAD data and photographic references when available. The ideal candidate is passionate about polygon modeling in Autodesk Maya, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is excited to gain professional modeling experience.

Preferred Majors

• 3D Generalist
• Game Art
• Entertainment Design
• Transportation Design
• Industrial Design

Responsibilities:

• Create accurate, optimized polygon models using Autodesk Maya.
• Focus on hard surface modeling for furniture and interior assets.
• Ensure models meet visual and performance standards for real-time applications.
• Collaborate with the team to interpret CAD drawings and reference images.

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in hard surface modeling.
• Online portfolio demonstrating high-quality game or film assets.
• Familiarity with Maya for polygon modeling.

Desired Skills & Tools:

• Extensive experience with 3D modeling in Autodesk Maya
• Experience with related tools and plugins used for subdivision and polygonal hard‑surface modeling
• Familiarity with modern 3D modeling workflows commonly used in the game, film, VFX, transportation, or industrial design industries
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5.
• Knowledge of Substance Designer, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Familiarity with VRay for rendering.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree
• Graduating May 2027 or later (must be junior or senior if undergrad)
• This is an in-person internship for the summer through fall semesters from June 2026 to December 2026.

Education and Experience Requirements

Position Purpose:Start your journey today by joining our team for a career-building experience that utilizes your skills within a world-class organization.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions: Perform other duties as assigned.Other Requirements:

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time of application and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Completion of sophomore year is required. prior to the internship start date.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (without rounding); must be listed on resume.
• Rotation Requirements: Juniors – 2 rotations; Seniors & Graduate Students – 1 rotation.
• Minimum duration: 12–14 weeks (summer); 14–16 weeks (spring and fall).
• Must be onsite; this is not a remote position.
• Must have reliable transportation.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 232442

Category: Other

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Collegiate Intern

Number of Openings: 1