Animation Intern

🇺🇸Hybrid - Culver City, CA$18–$22/hri44min ago

K-12 Other Animation Motion Graphics Content Development 3d Modeling Creative Design

Role Snapshot

Support Dreamscape Learn's design and content team by assisting with 3D animation creation and motion graphics for digital experiences. This unpaid internship provides hands-on experience on real projects in a collaborative creative environment.

Key Responsibilities: Assist with creating 3D animations, props, vehicles, and character/environment animation while collaborating with designers and cross-functional teams to refine work based on feedback. Organize animation assets and files while supporting the professional production pipeline.

Skills & Tools: Proficiency with animation tools such as Blender, Maya, Premiere Pro, or Unity, with strong understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, squash & stretch). Strong attention to detail, ability to take direction, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled student pursuing Animation, Motion Design, Game Design, or related field with a portfolio or samples of animation work (class projects acceptable). Familiarity with animation principles and relevant software required; prior real-world animation experience is a plus.

Location: Hybrid - Culver City, CA

Compensation: $18–$22/hr (estimated)

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Job Description

We’re looking for a creative and motivated Animation Intern to support our design and content team. This internship is ideal for students interested in animation, motion graphics, and storytelling who want hands-on experience working on real projects in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with creating 3D animations for digital experiences
Help with props, vehicles, basic character or environment animation
Collaborate with designers, artists, and cross-functional teams to bring
concepts to life
Revise animations based on feedback and project needs
Help organize animation assets and files

Currently enrolled student pursuing Animation, Motion Design, Game Design, or a related field
Familiarity with animation principles (timing, spacing, squash & stretch, etc.)
Experience or coursework using tools such as Premiere Pro, Blender, Maya, Unity, or similar
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Ability to take direction and meet deadlines
Portfolio or samples of animation work (class projects welcome)

Nice to Have

Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, or interactive media
Basic drawing, 3D modeling, or rigging skills
Interest in immersive, educational, or interactive experiences
Previously played vr games content

Real-world animation experience on active projects
Mentorship and feedback from experienced creatives
Portfolio-worthy work
Exposure to a professional creative production pipeline
Exposure to real world tracking documents like Jira, Confluence and Shotgun
School credit (as approved by your academic program)

Disclaimer: This internship is an unpaid educational opportunity intended to provide training and experience related to Human Resource Management. It is offered for academic credit only in connection with an accredited educational program. Participation is designed for the benefit of the student and does not create an employment relationship. Interns will not displace regular employees and will work under close supervision to support their learning experience. Completion of this internship does not entitle the intern to a job at Dreamscape Learn (or continued employment) at the conclusion of the program.