About the role
Role Summary
Join the animation team at Insomniac Games and gain hands-on experience creating animations that bring characters and game worlds to life. As an Animation Intern, you will work alongside experienced animators and content creators to develop animations for in-game characters, props, and cinematics. You will contribute to game production projects while learning the techniques and tools used to create engaging gameplay experiences. This internship offers the opportunity to strengthen your animation skills, receive guidance from experienced team members, and gain practical experience in a collaborative game development studio.
What You’ll Be Doing
- 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.
What We’re Looking For
- Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer, Traditional, or Experimental Animation. Students majoring in Art, Illustration, or Graphic Design with animation experience will also be considered.
- Experience: Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial but not required for currently enrolled students.
- Attributes: A creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to learning and completing assigned work.
- Motivation: Passion for video games and animation, with a willingness to learn new techniques and contribute to team projects.
- Technical Skills (Preferred): Introductory 3D animation experience, drawing skills, and previous experience with Maya are preferred.
Eligibility
- Graduation Window: Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university (Undergraduate).
- Availability:
- Must be 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.
- Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future.
Compensation and Employment Details
- Pay Rate: $36.50 USD per hour. This is a fixed hourly pay rate exclusive to the internship period.
- Pay Determination: Base pay is determined based on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, location, and competitive benchmarking data.
- Working Policy: Role follows a hybrid working policy.
- Background Checks: Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees, which may include criminal background checks for some roles.
- Data Privacy: Personal information is processed to support background checks. Refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice for information on data collection, usage, sharing, and protection rights.