Animation Intern - Undergraduate

Animation Intern - Undergraduate

Burbank, CA or Fully Remote

About the Team:

Are you passionate about bringing characters to life in video games? Insomniac Games is looking for an enthusiastic Animation Intern eager to learn the entire animation process—from creating and editing to implementing and fine-tuning animations during game development.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Create various animations to support the animation team, including in-game characters, props, cinematics, and bug fixes.
• Learn new techniques and tools essential to bringing our characters to life.
• Collaborate with a team of animators, receiving valuable feedback and guidance to hone your skills.

What We're Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Animation (Computer, Traditional, or Experimental), or related fields such as Art, Illustration, or Graphic Design with animation experience.
• Projected to graduate by Spring 2026.
• A strong passion for video games and animation, with a proactive, creative, and responsible attitude.
• Basic 3D animation experience, familiarity with Maya, and drawing skills preferred.
• Experience with importing and polishing Mocap data is a plus!

Eligibility:

• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
•  Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.