Shader Art Intern

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity at Guerrilla? This is your chance to hone your skills, and get hands-on experience at the biggest Game Studio in The Netherlands!

INTERNSHIPS AT GUERRILLA

At Guerrilla we're a passionate team of creators, storytellers, and innovators who thrive on breaking boundaries and creating adventures that captivate players. As an intern at Guerrilla, you will immerse yourself in the world of game development. From collaborating with industry leaders to working on cutting-edge projects, you'll gain hands-on experience in various aspects of game creation.

OUR "TECH ART: SHADERS" TEAM

The Shader team is responsible for shaping the overall visual aesthetic of our projects, including post-processing features, and our material library—plus a whole lot more in terms of shader work! This team collaborates closely with content creators, art directors, and technical teams to ensure a seamless blend of performance and implementation. Though small in size, the team has a significant impact, influencing almost every model asset and every rendered pixel in the game. With a wealth of expertise, the team thrives on sharing knowledge and working together to achieve the best possible results.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Shader Intern, you will support the Shaders team in maintaining and improving the visual and technical quality of our materials. You’ll assist in handling shader and feature requests from content teams, ensuring performance remains within budget and that our pipelines ensure consistent texture data for shaders to process.

Working within Guerrilla’s in-house Decima Engine, you’ll gain hands-on experience with our node-based shader workflows and learn how a large-scale, production-proven engine manages rendering, optimization, and integration. Depending on priorities during your internship, you may also help with documentation, shader examples, or small workflow improvements.

We value a proactive and communicative approach, someone eager to collaborate, learn from experienced developers, and contribute to the look and feel of our worlds.

WHO YOU ARE

Currently enrolled in a Dutch school within a relevant field of study
Able to work on-site in our Amsterdam studio
Available for an Internship during the first half of 2026

Additionally, we'd love to hear from you if you have:

A mindset to work smart and reduce manual repetitive tasks
Experience with creating shaders & materials.
Experience with Substance Designer.
Experience with GLSL/HLSL is a bonus.

INTERESTED?

If you think you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! You can apply by hitting the “apply now” button. Be sure to submit your CV, cover letter, and examples of relevant work.

The deadline for application submission is 14th November.

Please note: This position is based in our studio in the heart of Amsterdam. You must be in commuting distance from the studio and able to work in the Netherlands in order to qualify for the internship

At Guerrilla, we believe that our team’s varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us create games that resonate with a diverse audience.

As an equal opportunities employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.

We encourage everyone to respond as we consider all candidates on the basis of their merit, unique strengths, and perspectives they will bring to the role.

Apply now

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does Guerrilla offer remote positions?

A: Unless stated otherwise, our vacancies are based on-site, in our studio in Amsterdam. For qualified candidates, we offer visa, permit, relocation and immigration support. Depending on role, we do offer hybrid work models allowing our employees to work from home one or more days per week.

Q: I don't have any work examples. Can I still apply for a job?
A: It's essential that you can prove to us that you have the necessary skills for the job. Rushing into an application without supplying the required materials won't leave a good impression. In general, it's a good idea to put together an excellent portfolio before you start applying for jobs.

Q: I have no experience in the games industry. Can I still get a job with you?
A: Games industry experience is certainly a bonus, but it's not always necessary. It's important to put together an excellent portfolio that demonstrates your skills and your understanding of the game development process.

Q: I applied for a job with you, but I haven’t heard back. What happens now?
A: We aim to respond to all applications within three weeks. Due to the volume of requests, this sometimes takes a little longer. If you have not heard from us within three weeks, your application was most likely unsuccessful.

Q: How can I arrange a job interview with you?
A: We receive so many applications that we are only able to arrange interviews with the most suitable candidates. It's important that your application stands out from the crowd. Go ahead, impress us!

Q: I'm considering working at Guerrilla in the future. Is it possible for me to come for a tour of the studio?
A: Because of the confidential nature of the projects that we are working on, we cannot allow visitors into the studio. The most impressive job applicants will be invited for an interview, and will have an opportunity to visit some of the development areas.

Q: I'm a university student looking for a company that can help me with a (master) thesis assignment. Can we arrange a meeting to look at the different possibilities?
A:We like to help out with university level assignments when we can! However, due to time constraints and deadlines this isn't always possible. Please send a brief e-mail outlining the aims of your assignment and what input you would need from us. We'll let you know if we are able to help you.

Q: I'm a high school student and I have to do a school assignment on media and entertainment. Can I make an appointment for an interview with one of your employees to discuss this?
A: Due to the sheer number of requests we receive, we regret that we are unable to participate in interviews with school students.

Q: I have a great idea for a game. How can I submit it to you?
A: All of our game concepts are developed by our internal designers, in conjunction with our publishers. It is company policy not to accept game concepts from third parties.

Q: I'm still in school and I want to get a job in games in the future. What kind of education and skills do I need to achieve this goal? Can you provide me with information on the schools that teach this discipline?
A: The skills required to work in the games industry are very broad, as there are many areas in which you can work. In development there are roles in art, animation, programming, design, and project management. Other industry roles include sales, marketing, PR, and testing. The most important thing is to get an education in subjects that you enjoy and that you are good at. Your career adviser should be able to give you guidance as to which careers are suitable for an individual with your particular skills.