Job Description
Animation Intern (Character Posing & Motion) - Paid Internship | Remote | Minimum 16 hours per week.
We’re looking for a hands-on animation intern to help pose and animate stylised character images and short looping animations for an adult animated franchise website and social content.
This is a practical, execution-focused role, ideal for someone building a showreel and wanting real production experience on a professional IP.
Role Overview:
The intern will assist with posing characters and creating short animation loops using Blender, working from clear creative direction and visual references.
You will report to a senior artist who oversees rendering, lighting, and the technical pipeline.
Responsibilities:
* Pose stylised 3D characters in Blender for still images
* Create short, simple animation loops (2–3 seconds)
* Work from provided creative direction, references, and story beats
* Iterate on poses and motion based on feedback
* Prepare assets for handoff to a senior artist for rendering and final output
* Collaborate remotely with a small creative team
Required Skills & Experience:
* Some experience using Blender (student, graduate, or self-taught)
* Strong sense of pose, silhouette, timing, and character
* Ability to make images read clearly and quickly
* Comfortable working independently and managing your own time
* Own computer and reliable internet connection
Nice to Have (Not Essential):
* Basic understanding of animation principles
* Experience posing characters for marketing images or short-form content
* Interest in animation, comedy, and character-driven storytelling
* A good sense of humour
Commitment & Details:
* Paid internship (entry-level / intern rate)
* Remote position
* Minimum 16 hours per week
* Flexible scheduling
* Short-form project work with clear deliverables
Why This Role Is Worth Doing:
* Real production credits
* Portfolio-worthy work
* Direct feedback from experienced industry professionals
* Exposure to a professional Blender-based production pipeline
How to Apply:
Please send a CV and include:
* A short note about yourself
* A link to relevant work (portfolio, showreel, or Blender examples if available)
* We’re more interested in potential and attitude than a perfect CV.