Design Assistant

My Animation Life (MAL); United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a creative internship as a Design Assistant to support a vibrant visual development team at a leading animation company. This fully remote position offers hands-on experience in 2D animation production and the opportunity to collaborate in a creative environment, ideal for those passionate about storytelling and design.

Benefits

Weekly Creative Therapy Hour

Bi-weekly team sessions with industry insights

End-of-program Showcase Day

Intern celebration party

Personalized portfolio preparation session

Qualifications

• Passion for animation design and visual storytelling is essential.
• Basic understanding of scene composition and file preparation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or similar design tool.

Responsibilities

• Support 2D scene setup by prepping design elements for animation.
• Maintain asset folders to ensure consistency for the art team.
• Communicate with the production team on design needs and deadlines.

Skills

Passion for animation design

Visual storytelling

Artistic collaboration

Organization

Adobe Photoshop

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Employment Type: Internship

Location: Remote. Open to global applicants.

Timeline: Start early June and end late August, with the possibility of extension through November.

We are seeking a Design Assistant Intern to support the visual development team on “Project CLD”, a light-hearted, humorous educational adventure series for children. This fully remote, part-time internship is designed for individuals who are passionate about visual storytelling and eager to gain hands-on experience supporting 2D animation production.

This opportunity is open to applicants of legal working age, regardless of formal education or prior industry experience. Whether you are a student, self-taught artist, or exploring a new creative path, we welcome those who can demonstrate a passion for design and an effort to develop their craft.

About the Role:

As a Design Assistant Intern, you will help organize, prepare, and manage the visual assets used throughout production. You’ll assist with setting up scenes, maintaining asset libraries, and supporting the design team by prepping backgrounds, characters, and props for the animation pipeline. This role offers practical experience in design file handling, pipeline structure, and collaboration with multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support 2D scene setup by prepping design elements for layout and animation
• Assist with layout organization, file labeling, and background formatting
• Maintain asset folders to ensure consistency and accessibility for the art team
• Help create visual reference sheets and update design documentation
• Communicate with the production team to stay aligned on design needs and deadlines

Estimated 5 to 10 hours per week from June to August. This internship is remote and includes regular video meetings. A potential second cycle may run from September to November for those who are not students or who wish to continue.

Qualifications:

• Passion for animation design, visual storytelling, and artistic collaboration
• Basic understanding of scene composition, file preparation, or visual asset handling
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or a similar design tool
• Ability to stay organized, take direction, and contribute to a team
• No formal education required, but applicants must show effort in developing their skills (via personal projects, coursework, or portfolio work)

About My Animation Life:

My Animation Life is a creative staffing and production solutions company that bridges the gap between visionary ideas and the animation professionals who bring them to life. Since 2015, we’ve supported studios, independents, and educators by curating talented teams and streamlining animation pipelines. Our mission is to make animation accessible, efficient, and impactful. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where creativity thrives. We do not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, education level, or physical ability. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Internship Program Highlights:

• Bi-weekly team sessions exploring the animation production pipeline
• Participation in “Lunch & Learn” speaker events with industry professionals
• End-of-program Showcase Day to present your contributions and personal projects
• Weekly Creative Therapy Hour to discuss challenges, celebrate wins, and connect with the team
• Personalized portfolio/resume preparation session
• Intern celebration party at the end of the program

To Apply:

Please submit your resume (or LinkedIn profile), a brief personal statement about your interest in design, and a link to your portfolio or sample work that shows your effort, growth, or visual creativity here: https://www.myanimationlife.com/job-design-assistant-intern-project-cld . All submissions will be reviewed with care.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Animation, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Entertainment Providers

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