VR/AR Experience Intern
Position: VR / AR Experience Intern
We are an award-winning creative production studio that specialises in film, animation, CGI, VFX, and immersive experiences (VR/AR/XR). We combine creativity, technology, and storytelling to deliver innovative content for leading global brands and agencies. Our immersive division focuses on developing virtual and augmented reality experiences, interactive environments, and real-time 3D projects that push the boundaries of digital storytelling.
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Role Overview
As a VR / AR Experience Intern, you will support the immersive production team in the research, design, and development of interactive experiences. Working across concept creation, prototyping, and delivery, you’ll gain hands-on experience in how creative technology is applied to brand storytelling, entertainment, and digital innovation.
This internship is ideal for students passionate about emerging technologies, interactive media, and creative coding who want to explore how immersive content is built in a professional studio environment.
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Key Responsibilities
• Assist the immersive team in designing and developing VR, AR, and mixed reality experiences for client and internal projects.
• Support concept development, storyboarding, and prototyping interactive environments and user experiences.
• Work with creative technologists and developers to implement assets and interactivity within Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Assist with 3D asset preparation, optimisation, and testing across various headsets (Meta Quest, HoloLens, mobile AR).
• Conduct research into emerging immersive technologies, hardware trends, and best practices in UX for spatial design.
• Help with testing, quality assurance, and documenting project builds and updates.
• Support the creation of demo materials and presentations for internal reviews or client pitches.
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Ideal Candidate Profile
• Current undergraduate student (or recent graduate) in Immersive Media, Game Design, Interactive Media, Computer Science, Digital Media Arts, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in virtual reality, augmented reality, or creative technology.
• Basic understanding of real-time 3D engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine (training provided).
• Familiarity with 3D modelling tools (Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D) and basic asset pipelines.
• Interest in UX/UI for spatial design and user interactivity principles.
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a proactive and curious mindset.
• Enthusiastic about learning how immersive experiences are created within a professional studio setting.
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What You’ll Gain
• Direct experience working on cutting-edge immersive projects with global brands.
• Exposure to the creative and technical workflows behind VR/AR/XR production.
• Mentorship from experienced creative technologists, developers, and producers.
• Opportunities to experiment with new tools and prototype innovative interactive experiences.
• A deeper understanding of how storytelling and design merge with technology to engage audiences.
• Certificate of completion and reference upon successful participation.
Pebble Studios
Pebble Studios launched in 2011, providing clients with quality, agility and innovation in a rapidly expanding and evolving content marketplace, something that remains at the core of their offering.
In today’s cluttered digital landscape, our organisation believes that to truly stand out they must make the audience interact with content, not just be a passive viewer. This is why we put the fan first, creating content experiences that inspire and captivate – helping ambitious brands and agencies connect deeper with their audience.
We are based in a 40-seat East London studio which is brimming with expertise – artists, strategists, creatives, producers, animators, technologists and developers – all crafting and collaborating to deliver world-class content experiences.
This expertise has seen our organisation produce Europe’s largest 360 fan experience for Live Nation, transport ABC television audiences through time in a world first virtual reality experience, and produce the UK’s first immersive gym group for Studio Society.
In addition, as the pioneering industry continues to break new ground, we remain at the forefront of creative innovation and experiential storytelling.
This internship is unpaid and requires an API program fee starting at $8,399. The fee covers the broader international program, including pre-departure services, housing, local logistics, on-site support, team-building activities, and post-program career support—including career coaching and access to the API Career Hub. Program fees vary by destination, duration, and included services.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.
Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.
Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens
Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page