Intern in Cinematic Animation team

4 Weeks ago • Upto 1 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

This internship offers hands-on experience in cinematic animation within a game development studio. Interns will assist in creating animations using both manual animation techniques and motion capture data, supporting narrative storytelling and open-world environments. Responsibilities include supporting motion capture sessions, implementing and testing animations in Unreal Engine, collaborating with other departments, and receiving feedback from senior animators to enhance animation quality. The internship involves problem-solving, asset organization and documentation, and working within a team. The ideal candidate possesses skills in Maya/MotionBuilder, understands animation principles (timing, weight, posing), and shows a passion for storytelling in video games.
Must have:
  • Maya/MotionBuilder skills
  • Understanding of animation principles
  • Teamwork and learning aptitude
  • Narrative storytelling ability
  • Experience with Unreal Engine
Good to have:
  • Interest in latest animation trends
  • Motion capture technology familiarity
  • Adaptability to fast-paced environments
Perks:
  • Flexible working hours
  • Welcome pack
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Social events
  • Healthy snacks & drinks
  • International environment
  • Sustainable campus
  • Onsite gym
  • Parking
  • No dress code

Job Details

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

Ever spent hours tracking drowners near Nilfgaard or uncovering every hidden secret in Night City? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience in a unique gaming industry?

If so, our RED Summer Internship is the perfect opportunity! You'll work alongside experienced professionals, tackle real tasks, and see how things run behind the scenes at our studio. Apply now and take your first step into the world of gamedev.

Please note that your CV must be in English.

 

Daily responsibilities

  • Assistance in creating animations, both with the use of manual animation and based on material from Motion Capture, that supports narrative driven storytelling and a compelling Open World.
  • Support in Motion Capture Sessions.
  • Implementation and testing of animations in Unreal Engine.
  • The everyday help of the animation team in effective problem-solving.
  • Receive and implement feedback from Senior,Experts and Lead Animators to improve animation quality.
  • Cooperation and communication with many departments in order to create the best possible result and quality.
  • Support documentation and organization of animation assets if needed.

Qualifications

Please apply only if you meet all of the following criteria:

  • You are at least 18 years old.
  • You are a fresh high school graduate or a university student. 
  • You are going to reside in Poland throughout the whole internship.
  • You are available from the beginning of July until the end of September (40h/week).
  • You have a good command of English.

For this role, you should also have:

  • You use programs such as Maya and/or MotionBuilder.
  • You can convey an interesting story in your work.
  • You understand and had contact with the basics of Animation Principles, such as timing,weight and posing.
  • You can work in a team and have the desire to constantly learn and develop in the Animation discipline.

Nice to have

  • Interest in the latest artistic trends,tools and techniques in Animation industry.
  • A strong passion for animation and storytelling in video games.
  • Familiarity with motion capture technology and workflow.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment,learning new tools and pipelines.

Additional Information

  • Working mode: Office-First: working from the Warsaw office in a full in office mode.
  • The internship is fully paid under a contract of mandate, running from July to the end of September.

Perks & Benefits

  • Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
  • Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
  • Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
  • Healthy selections — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and specialty coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
  • Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
  • Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works.
  • An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
  • Car and bike parking spaces.
  • A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
  • No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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About The Company

CD PROJEKT RED is home to over 1000 game-making professionals from all over the globe. We speak many different languages, but share one love — video games.


We are creators of The Witcher series of games, including the acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Most recently, we have created Cyberpunk 2077 and its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty.


We are headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with studios in Cracow and Wroclaw. In North America, we operate in Vancouver and will be opening a new studio in Boston to drive development on the followup to Cyberpunk 2077. 


We’re proud to have a gamer-first approach, a diverse & supportive culture, and a focus on mature, meaningful storytelling that will inspire gamers for years to come.


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