Animation Intern (Gameplay)- Undergraduate

United States, Burbank · USA-CA-Burbank · Hybrid · Posted Oct 19, 2026

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Join the animation team at Insomniac Games and gain hands-on experience creating animations that bring characters and game worlds to life.
Work alongside experienced animators and content creators to develop animations for in-game characters, props, and cinematics.
Contribute to game production projects while learning the techniques and tools used to create engaging gameplay experiences.

Create a variety of animations for in-game characters, props, and cinematics that contribute to game development projects.
Support the animation team with assigned tasks, including animation development and bug fixing.
Learn and apply new animation techniques and tools to bring characters to life.
Collaborate with experienced animators and content creators across the studio to develop and refine animation work.
Gain hands-on experience with animation workflows and game production while strengthening your artistic, technical, and collaborative skills.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer, Traditional, or Experimental Animation, Art, Illustration, or Graphic Design with animation experience.
A creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to learning and completing assigned work.
Passion for video games and animation, with a willingness to learn new techniques and contribute to team projects.
Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university.
Able to work during one of the following periods: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd.
Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.

Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial.
Introductory 3D animation experience, drawing skills and previous experience with Maya are preferred.