Location: London (Enfield), with the possibility to work remotely a few days a week
Duration: Minimum 6 months, with potential to extend up to 12 months
Type: Full-time Internship (ideal for university placement students)
About the Role
We're producing educational and entertaining cartoons for kids, and we're looking for a passionate Character Animator & After Effects Intern to join our creative team. This is a full-time placement designed for university students who want to gain real-world experience in animation, video production, and AI-assisted workflows — while creating content that inspires and educates children.
What You'll Do
* Animate characters in Adobe Character Animator to bring stories to life
* Use Adobe After Effects to combine, enhance, and polish final scenes
* Work with AI-generated scenes and assets (e.g. Runway, Hailuo) to speed up production and expand creativity
* Edit video content in Adobe Premiere Pro or CapCut for a final, broadcast-ready finish
* Collaborate on fun, colourful, and educational cartoon episodes for kids
* Support post-production tasks such as compositing, editing, and asset prep
What We're Looking For
* Experience creating at least one cartoon or animated short (student or personal projects are welcome)
* Skills in Adobe Character Animator and After Effects
* Knowledge of video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro or CapCut)
* Understanding of core animation principles (timing, squash & stretch, anticipation, etc.)
* Creativity, enthusiasm, and a passion for children's storytelling
* Bonus: Experience generating content with AI platforms like Runway or Hailuo (using text or image prompts)
* A willingness to learn, take feedback, and contribute ideas
What You'll Gain
* Mentorship and guidance
* Real-world experience making educational kids' cartoons
* Portfolio-ready projects to showcase animation and editing skills
* Practical experience using AI-assisted tools in animation workflows
* Insights into animation pipelines, story-driven production, and post-production
* The chance to make an impact by helping create content that's both fun and educational
Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 6 months
Work Location: In person