Character Rigging Intern — Hands-on Game Animation

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. (Japan); Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Insomniac Games is offering a 12-week Character Rigging Internship in the United States. You will create simple animation rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles and characters, and support the team with rigging tasks while learning production workflows.

You'll work under mentorship from the Rigging and Animation team, gaining hands-on experience with Maya and Python, and contributing to playable assets for upcoming titles. Eligibility includes pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Character Rigging or related field.
• Interest in character rigging and game development.
• Familiarity with Maya and Python is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create simple animation rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles, and characters.
• Support the animation team with rigging tasks and bug fixing.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement rigs and workflows.
• Learn and apply new rigging techniques and tools on real assets.
• Gain hands-on experience with game production workflows.

Skills

Python

Maya

Education

Bachelor's degree in Character Rigging (in progress)

Computer Science majors with rigging experience considered

Job description

Insomniac Games is offering a 12-week Character Rigging Internship in the United States. You will create simple animation rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles and characters, and support the team with rigging tasks while learning production workflows.

You'll work under mentorship from the Rigging and Animation team, gaining hands-on experience with Maya and Python, and contributing to playable assets for upcoming titles. Eligibility includes pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.