About the role#
As a Digital Animation Intern, you will help bring design concepts, products, and user experiences to life through 2D and 3D animation. You will work within the Design team to create visual stories that communicate vehicle designs, functionality, and customer experiences. This role combines artistic creativity with technical execution to support product visualization, design reviews, and brand experiences across our product lines.
What you'll do#
- Create 2D and 3D animations that show vehicle designs, features, and user experiences.
- Develop motion graphics and visual assets for presentations, concept proposals, and design reviews.
- Support the creation of product reveal videos and future mobility experience demonstrations.
- Animate vehicle systems and interactions to illustrate design intent.
- Collaborate with Industrial Designers, Digital Modelers, CMF Designers, Human Factors teams, and Studio Engineers.
- Prepare digital assets for rendering, visualization, and immersive experiences.
- Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and refine animations based on stakeholder feedback.
- Support emerging technologies like real-time rendering, virtual reality, or interactive design.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Digital Media, Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Visualization, or a related field.
- A portfolio showcasing 2D animation, 3D animation, motion graphics, or digital storytelling.
- Experience with software such as Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Unreal Engine, or similar tools.
- Understanding of animation principles, timing, composition, and visual communication.
- Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to incorporate feedback into design solutions.
- Former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
Location & details#
- Location: Medina, Minnesota.
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship with a rolling term.
- Compensation ranges from $19.50 to $30.75 per hour.
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be a U.S. person.
About Polaris Inc.
Polaris Inc. operates within the manufacturing sector with a focus on vehicle design. The company produces equipment for work and recreational use. Founded in 1954, it is a public company based in Medina, Minnesota. The organization maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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