Remote Gameplay Animation Intern – AAA Studio

OpenKrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Crystal Dynamics is offering a remote spring internship open to candidates across most U.S. states. This 12-week program runs February 1 through April 23, 2027, with onboarding onsite at the San Carlos, CA studio.

As an intern, you will contribute to active AAA projects, receive professional mentorship, and develop industry-ready animation skills using Unreal Engine, Maya, and MotionBuilder in a split onsite/remote setup.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a college/university program in 2026 (Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter).
• Availability to work full-time (40 hrs / week) during Feb 1–Apr 23, 2027, including first-week onsite onboarding in San Carlos, CA.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Submission of a complete application including resume, cover letter, and a link to portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Acquire essential skills using industry-standard tools such as Unreal Engine, Maya, and MotionBuilder.
• Participate in various game development aspects of the full animation pipeline, including motion capture processing, keyframe animation workflows, and engine implementation.
• Support mid, senior, and lead artists by polishing existing animation assets and helping fix issues.
• Enhance understanding of advanced game development technology, focusing on Unreal Engine.

Skills

Animation portfolio

Motion capture

Industry software

Unreal Engine

Education

Animation / Game Art degree

Tools

Unreal Engine

Maya

MotionBuilder

Job description

Crystal Dynamics is offering a remote spring internship open to candidates across most U.S. states. This 12-week program runs February 1 through April 23, 2027, with onboarding onsite at the San Carlos, CA studio.

As an intern, you will contribute to active AAA projects, receive professional mentorship, and develop industry-ready animation skills using Unreal Engine, Maya, and MotionBuilder in a split onsite/remote setup.