Animation Intern (Gameplay) - Undergraduate

Location: Burbank, California, United States; available for one of the specified 12-week internship periods and for the entire selected period.

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

Company

Interactive entertainment and game development studio working with an animation team on gameplay, characters, props, and cinematics.

What you will do

• Create animations for in-game characters, props, and cinematics.
• Support animation development tasks and fix animation-related bugs.
• Learn and apply new animation techniques and tools.
• Collaborate with experienced animators and content creators to develop and refine animation work.
• Gain hands-on experience with animation workflows and game production.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer, Traditional, or Experimental Animation; students majoring in Art, Illustration, or Graphic Design with animation experience may also be considered.
• Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university.
• Must be an undergraduate student.
• Must be available for one of the listed internship periods and for the entire 12-week internship.
• Creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to learning and completing assigned work.
• Passion for video games and animation, willingness to learn new techniques, and ability to contribute to team projects.
• Authorized 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.
• Introductory 3D animation experience, drawing skills, and previous experience with Maya.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative game development studio environment.
• Guidance and collaboration with experienced animators and content creators.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Fixed hourly pay for the internship period.