Animatronic Intern (Spring 2027) - Surface/Integration Designer

LF Studios / LifeFormations; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeFormations, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Designer or skilled 3D modeler for an Animatronic Internship (Fall). The role focuses on designing and integrating surfaces for animatronic figures, preparing models guided by real-world mechanicals, and delivering ready-to-use 3D assets for production.

You will work with Solidworks, Rhino, ZBrush, and Photoshop to create exterior surfaces and collaborate closely with mechanical and production teams to bring characters to life.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development and design thinking.
• Proficient in 3D modeling and creating design concepts.
• Able to translate real-world mechanical designs into digital models.

Responsibilities

• Design integration of composite surfaces to structures, mechanisms, soft goods, etc.
• Prepare models informed by real-world mechanical designs.
• Design exterior surfaces of animatronics using 3D and 2D programs.
• Provide production with 3D assets ready for additive or subtractive processes.
• Maintain communication with mechanical and production teams.

Skills

3D modeling

Product development

Design thinking

Tools

Solidworks

Rhino

ZBrush

Photoshop

Job description

Animatronic Internship (Fall) - Surface/Integration Designer

Full Job Description

LifeFormations specializes in the design and fabrication of animatronic figures, sculpted elements, exhibits, and interactive experiences. Our work can be found in leading theme parks, museums, science centers, and entertainment spaces all over the world. We are seeking a Designer or skillful 3D modeler to help bring our figures and characters to life in Cincinnati, Ohio.

In This Role, You Will

• Design integration of composite surfaces to structures, mechanisms, soft goods, etc.
• To prepare models informed by real-world mechanical designs.
• Daily responsibilities will include designing the exterior surfaces of animatronics utilizing both 3D and 2D programs.
• You will provide our production team with 3D assets ready for Additive or Subtractive processes.
• You will maintain constant communication with our mechanical and production teams.

Requirements

• Applicant must have experience with product development and design, 3D modeling, and design thinking.
• Experience in modeling softwares like Solidworks, Rhino, ZBrush, and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of mesh modeling vs solid modeling.