Character TD (Rigging) Intern- Undergraduate (Gaming)

Location: Burbank, California, United States; onsite internship. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring current or future work visa sponsorship.

Salary: $36.50 USD per hour during the internship period.

Company

Interactive entertainment company developing video games and related game experiences.

What you will do

• Create simple animation rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles, and characters.
• Support rigging tasks, including troubleshooting and bug fixing.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement rigs and support animation workflows.
• Learn and apply rigging techniques and tools used in game development.
• Develop and refine rigs with the Rigging and Animation team while gaining practical game production experience.
• Build technical, creative, and collaborative skills through mentorship from experienced team members.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree focused on Character Rigging; Computer Science majors with rigging experience are also considered.
• Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university; undergraduate students only.
• Creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to learning and completing assigned work.
• Passion for video games and animation, with an interest in character rigging and game development.
• Availability for the entire 12-week internship period during either May 17–August 6 or June 14–September 3.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training; beneficial but not required for currently enrolled students.
• Python skills and previous experience with Maya.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience with rigging, animation, and game production techniques.
• Mentorship from senior members of the Rigging and Animation team.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Fixed hourly pay for the internship period.
• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage.