Character TD (Rigging) Intern- Undergraduate

The role

You will create animation rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles, and characters. You will collaborate with other departments to support rig implementation and animation workflows.

What you will do

• Create simple animation rigs for in-game props, clothing, vehicles, and characters.
• Support the animation team with rigging tasks, including troubleshooting and bug fixing.
• Collaborate with members of other departments to implement rigs and support animation workflows.
• Learn and apply new rigging techniques and tools.
• Work alongside the Rigging and Animation team to develop and refine rigs.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree working towards Character Rigging.
• Computer Science majors with rigging experience will also be considered.
• A creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to learning and completing assigned work.
• Passion for video games and animation, with an interest in character rigging and game development.
• Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.

Nice to have

• Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training
• Python skills
• Previous experience with Maya

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Before you apply

• Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future.
• Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage.

About the company

Insomniac Games is an animation department where you will gain hands-on experience creating animation rigs.