Animation Actor / Motion Capture Intern

Location : This role is a based in Edinburgh, Scotland. We enncourage only residents based in Edinburgh to apply for this role. 

Why Choose HOPE (Humanitarian Operations)?  

Every employer looks for candidates with experience, and now more than ever the experience must be up to date. What is going to set you apart from the hundreds of other job applicants that apply alongside you? Have you worked on something that is going to drop jaws?  

At HOPE we offer the most valuable, differentiating experience available to those looking to begin or advance their chosen careers. We either hire our team members or celebrate the day they get their opportunity to do exactly what they studied for and to excel at what they have experience in doing with us.  

Those members of our team that have left to take up employment elsewhere have taken up positions of relative seniority. We help create leaders, as long as you are prepared to work for that goal.  

Experience comes in all shapes and sizes, but none like the experience HOPE will offer you. Everything we do uses next generation technology and applications. The work you will be doing is admiral and will allow you to gain a degree of respect from your potential recruitment officer because you will be working on something of charitable necessity. During potential job interviews you will be able to demonstrate your ability by showing published work created as part of a team. This is real experience that will set you apart!  

Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing movements, gestures, and expressions to support character animation.
• Work with animators and directors to develop engaging and believable performances.
• Learn and apply different acting styles to match various animation projects.
• Support the animation team with reference footage, improvisation, and creative input.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in acting, theater, dance, animation, or a related field.
• Strong body awareness and expressive movement skills.
• Interest in animation, motion capture, and character performance.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate with creative teams.
• Passion for storytelling and bringing characters to life.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

• Experience in acting, dance, or stage performance.
• Familiarity with animation principles or motion capture technology.
• Previous experience in theater, improvisation, or physical performance.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in an animation production environment.
• Training in motion capture technology and character performance.
• Exposure to professional animation pipelines and workflows.
• Opportunity to work with a creative and passionate team.
• College credit (if applicable) and potential career opportunities.

Internship Details:

• Duration: 3-6 months 
• Compensation: Unpaid
• Hours: Part time/Flexible 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, portfolio (if applicable), and a short video demonstrating movement or acting skills to recruitment@humanitarianoperations.org