About the role
Job Description
Activision is looking for talented and innovative students to join our teams for summer 2027. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We will provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing to.
All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
Program Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating May 2027 – June 2028.
- Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June.
- Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US.
- Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts.
- Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner.
- Works well with others and contributes to team tasks.
- Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities.
- Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively.
- A passion for significantly impacting game development.
- Applicants must apply with a resume and portfolio/reel to be considered.
Internship Opportunities
Animation Intern
As an Animation Intern at Infinity Ward, you will be part of a tight-knit team that prides itself on crafting in-game and cinematic animations that are sophisticated and believable. You will receive hands-on experience with animation tasks that contribute to furthering understanding of character and/or action and advance the emotional and gameplay goals of the project. You will collaborate with designers, character artists and technical artists to help bring characters to life within the vision of our game’s design.
Requirements:
- Skilled in a traditional 3D modeling package like Maya or 3DS Max.
- Strong knowledge of traditional animation fundamentals and techniques, with a focus on human movement (timing, weight, balance).
- Ability to create compelling animated performances with a strong focus on acting.
- Strong understanding of in-engine game animation creation and implementation.
- Enthusiasm for participating in the critique process and ability to execute on feedback.
- Portfolio/reel samples that reflect an understanding of the visual style of Infinity Ward games.
Hosting Locations:
- Infinity Ward (Woodland Hills, CA)
Tech Animation Intern
The Technical Animation team is responsible for developing and supporting asset deformations and control rig needs that power every animation team at Infinity Ward, including Narrative, Gameplay and Mocap. By building flexible, scalable solutions, we enable artists and animators to bring characters and weapons to life at the highest quality level. As a Tech Animation Intern, you will have the opportunity to work with Infinity Ward's industry-leading rigging and animation pipeline, helping drive the creation of realistic character performances and believable deformations that define the player experience.
Requirements:
- Skilled in industry standard 3D packages like Maya or 3DS Max.
- Experience with Unity, Unreal, or other game engines.
- Understanding of skin weighting, rigging, and dynamic deformation workflows for characters, weapons, vehicles, props, or creatures.
- Strong technical skills with a solid understanding of 3D art production.
- Robust problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.
- Enthusiasm for participating in the critique process and ability to execute on feedback.
- Portfolio/reel samples that reflect an understanding of the visual style of Infinity Ward games.
Hosting Locations:
- Infinity Ward (Woodland Hills, CA)
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
Rewards
Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
- 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
- Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.
- Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others.
- Relocation assistance if the Company requires you to move geographic locations.
Base Pay:
- The standard base pay range for this role in the U.S. is $20.00 - $50.00 Hourly.
- New hire compensation is negotiable based on relevant experience, performance, and work location.
- Employees may be eligible for incentive compensation, though it is not guaranteed.