About the role#
Join the Animation Department at Insomniac Games to gain hands-on experience creating animation rigs. You will work alongside experienced artists to create and improve rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles, and characters. Throughout the 12-week internship, you will receive mentorship from senior members of the Rigging and Animation team to develop your technical and artistic skills.
What you'll do#
- Create simple animation rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles, and characters.
- Support the animation team with rigging tasks, including troubleshooting and bug fixing.
- Collaborate with other departments to implement rigs and support animation workflows.
- Learn and apply new rigging techniques and tools.
- Develop and refine rigs while gaining experience with game production techniques.
- Participate in mentorship from senior team members.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Character Rigging or a related field. Computer Science majors with rigging experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Six to twelve months of related experience or training is helpful but not required.
- A creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to your work.
- A genuine interest in character rigging and game development.
- Python skills and experience with Maya are preferred.
- You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Availability for the full 12-week internship period during Summer 2027.
Location & details#
- Location: Burbank, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
About Insomniac Games
Insomniac Games is a video game developer founded in 1994. The company creates titles for various platforms and has sold over 70 million units. Its portfolio includes franchises such as Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet and Clank, and Marvel's Spider-Man. The business maintains studios in Burbank, California, and Durham, North Carolina, with a staff size between 201 and 500 people.
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