Animation Art Intern - Summer 2027

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Riotgames Animation Art Intern at Riotgames creates high-quality animations for champions and characters using classic animation principles. Collaborates with designers and artists to develop new features and technologies, contributing to a diverse and expanding game universe.

Responsibilities

Create high quality animations for a diverse and expanding universe, including bipeds, quadrupeds, and monsters
Help develop new features and technologies to expand the content pipeline
Collaborate with designers and artists to create animation assets that fulfill the requirements of the project’s game and visual design
Recognize areas of opportunity and help other animators level up to AAA-title-standards
Consistently meet project deadlines in a timely manner without compromising artistic integrity
Balance craft and product feedback with a strong empathy and focus on player value
Consistently communicate by proactively collaborating, directing next steps, and providing clear goals and outcomes to your team

Qualification

Currently enrolled in a collegeAuthorized to work in the UExperience with MayaFor this roleWork AuthorizationGeneral Portfolio Advice

Required

Currently enrolled in a college, university or non degree program
Available to work full-time hours for 10-12 week at our Los Angeles Headquarters
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Experience with action and combat based animations showcasing locomotion cycles for characters and creatures of diverse shape and size (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.)
Experience with Maya

Preferred

Gaming specific animations through professional or personal work
Experience w/ Unreal Engine and Animation Blueprints
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will certainly be looking at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.
General Portfolio Advice:
Please limit application submission to 1 role. You will automatically be considered for similar roles based on your portfolio

Benefits

401(k)

Company

Riotgames

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