Character TD (Rigging) Intern- Undergraduate

Insomniac Games; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment in the United States is offering a Character Rigging Intern position within the Animation Department in Burbank. You will gain hands-on experience creating rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles, and characters, while collaborating across departments to support rig implementation.

You will be mentored by senior team members, develop artistic and technical skills, and work with Maya and Python on real game development tasks during the 12-week internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Character Rigging or related field.
• Computer Science majors with rigging experience will also be considered.
• Student status with eligible graduation window will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Create simple animation rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles, and characters.
• Support the animation team with rigging tasks, troubleshooting, and bug fixing.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement rigs and support animation workflows.
• Learn and apply new rigging techniques and tools to bring characters to life.
• Work with the Rigging and Animation team to develop and refine rigs during game production.

Skills

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress (Character Rigging)

Tools

Maya

Job description

United States, Burbank, CA

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.
• 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 3 rd . 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.

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Intern Pay Range

$36.50 - $36.50 USD

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The application deadline for this role is November 21, 2026