Gameplay Animation Intern (AAA Games)

Location: Remote across most U.S. states, with the first week onsite at the San Carlos, California studio for onboarding; full-time, 40 hours per week during core business hours from February 1 to April 23, 2027.

Salary: $20–$23 USD per hour, based on confirmed work location.

Company

hirify.global develops AAA games and award-winning franchises including Tomb Raider.

What you will do

• Learn and use industry-standard tools including Unreal Engine, Maya, and/or MotionBuilder.
• Participate in the full game animation pipeline, including motion capture processing, keyframe animation workflows, and engine implementation.
• Polish existing animation assets and help fix animation issues.
• Support mid-level, senior, and lead artists with assigned animation and development tasks.
• Build practical experience contributing to active AAA game projects and deepen understanding of Unreal Engine.

Requirements

• Graduated from a college or university program in 2026.
• Degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Engineering, or a related field.
• Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during core business hours for the entire program from February 1 to April 23, 2027.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Complete application including a resume, cover letter, and portfolio link.
• Portfolio demonstrating foundational animation skills, including animation fundamentals such as timing, pacing, weight, posing, and camera composition, and/or motion capture cleanup or animation retargeting.
• Ability to communicate ideas, learn from feedback, and turn feedback into action.

Nice to have

• Exposure to industry-standard development software, tools, and game engines.
• Industry involvement outside classroom curriculum, such as game jams, personal projects, or group project contributions.
• Willingness to tackle challenges and adapt to new tools or workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-week professional development program with hands-on work on active AAA projects.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals with deep industry knowledge.
• Collaboration with onsite and remote teams and fellow interns.
• Interns are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunity to develop industry-ready skills and professional relationships in game development.