Character TD (Rigging) Intern- Undergraduate

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

Job ID: R-125853

Role Summary:

Join the Animation Department at Insomniac Games and gain hands-on experience creating animation rigs that help bring characters and game worlds to life.

As a Character Rigging Intern, you'll work alongside experienced artists to create and improve rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles, and characters. You'll collaborate with members of other departments to support rig implementation and learn how rigging contributes to animation and game production.

Throughout the internship, you'll receive mentorship from senior members of the Rigging and Animation team, develop your artistic and technical skills, and gain practical experience with the tools and techniques used in game development.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Create simple animation rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles, and characters to support game development.
• Support the animation team with rigging tasks, including troubleshooting and bug fixing.
• Collaborate with members of other departments to implement rigs and support animation workflows.
• Learn and apply new rigging techniques and tools that help bring characters to life.
• Work alongside the Rigging and Animation team to develop and refine rigs while gaining hands-on experience with game production techniques.
• Strengthen your technical, creative, and collaborative skills through guidance and mentorship from experienced team members.

What We're Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree working towards Character Rigging. Computer Science majors with rigging experience will also be considered.
• Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial but not required for currently enrolled students.
• A creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to learning and completing assigned work.
• Passion for video games and animation, with an interest in character rigging and game development.
• Python skills and previous experience with Maya are preferred.

Eligibility:

• Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university. Undergraduate
• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.

At this time, SIE will only consider applicants who are authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain their authorization to work in the United States.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

Intern Pay Range

$36.50 - $36.50 USD

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