CGI Artist Intern

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.  Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins. The 3D Art Intern will support our creative team by contributing to the 3D production pipeline across modeling, compositing, and archiving workflows. This is a hands-on opportunity to develop real-world production skills alongside experienced artists in a fast-paced, design-forward environment.   This position is expected to start in January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring 2027 term (through April 2027). Our internships are 12 weeks and on-site in Austin, TX.         In This Role   Support the 3D production pipeline by assisting with compositing swap-in products   Create low-poly models optimized from high-poly source assets   Review Revit files to assist in verifying model accuracy   Archive models from 3DS Max for our External Sharing Library   Participate in lighting and compositing training with a focus on learning DaVinci Resolve   Assist with material and texture application, ensuring finishes accurately represent physical product specifications Support the team in preparing and organizing scene files for rendering, including camera setup and asset placement Assist with quality review of rendered images, flagging inconsistencies in scale, proportion, lighting, or finish accuracy Collaborate with senior artists and project leads to meet production deadlines and maintain pipeline standards Contribute to the organization and maintenance of digital asset libraries, ensuring files are properly named, versioned, and stored Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a CGI product image, from raw 3D asset to final deliverable used in marketing and sales channels Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications   Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team    Be open and honest   Reach for excellence   Act with responsibility   Value the whole person   Enjoy the journey   The Ideal Person   Currently pursuing a degree in 3D Art, Animation, Visualization, or a related field   Strong working knowledge of a 3D application, including basic modeling, geometry retopology and optimization, material adjustments, UV unwrapping and editing, and artifact correction   Familiarity with 3DS Max, V-Ray, and  Revit is a plus   Understanding of fundamental lighting principles   Strong attention to detail with an eye for scale, proportion, and material accuracy — especially as it relates to physical product representation Able to take direction, incorporate feedback, and iterate quickly within a production environment Comfortable working independently on assigned tasks while staying communicative with the broader team A digital portfolio of 3D work is required   About Four Hands Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.  Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win. And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done. Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Visit  www.FourHands.com for more information.