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Latest Animation Internship Jobs

No animation internships roles were posted in the last few days. These are the latest animation internship roles from the feed; members see the studio, salary info, and direct apply link.

Types of Animation Internships We Cover

We track intern and trainee openings across every animation discipline.

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2D Animation Intern

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3D Animation Intern

🎭

Character Animation Intern

🎬

Storyboard Intern

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Technical Animation Intern

🎞️

Motion Graphics Intern

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Rigging Intern

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Summer Animation Internship

Studios Posting Internships

Studios with recent intern openings in the ArtBlast feed include:

Skydance Animation

Activision

Epic Games

Electronic Arts

Tencent

Gameloft

Virtuos

Funcom

Garena

Kooapps

Leartes

+ Many More

What Animators Earn After an Internship (2026)

The full-time salary bands an animation internship leads to.

Junior Animator

$52K - $72K

Mid-Level Animator

$62K - $85K

Senior Animator

$105K - $148K

Lead Animator

$118K - $158K

*US market data for full-time roles. Internship pay varies by studio and country. Unpaid listings are labeled and kept out of the default feed.

What Studios Look For in Interns

What you need to land an animation internship in 2026.

🖥️ Software

Maya
Blender
Toon Boom Harmony
Unreal Engine
After Effects

🎬 Your Reel

Under 60 seconds
Strongest shot first
Clean body mechanics
One short acting piece
Breakdowns that show your part

🎯 Fundamentals

12 principles of animation
Timing and spacing
Weight and balance
Posing and silhouette
Observation and reference

💡 What Interns Are Judged On

Taking feedback well
Meeting deadlines
Curiosity and questions
Clear communication
Eligibility: enrollment and work permit

Animation Internships FAQ

How do I find animation internships?

ArtBlast checks hundreds of studio career pages and job boards every day and flags every listing by level, so internships and trainee roles are easy to spot. Subscribe to get new animation internships in your inbox each morning with direct apply links.

Are animation internships paid?

Many studio internships are paid, especially in the US, but pay and rules vary by studio and country. ArtBlast labels unpaid and volunteer roles clearly and keeps them out of the default job feed and the daily email.

When do studios post summer animation internships?

Large studios usually open summer internship applications between September and February, while smaller studios bring in interns all year. Popular programs close early, so checking new listings daily makes a real difference.

Do I need a demo reel for an animation internship?

Yes. Keep it under 60 seconds, lead with your strongest shot, and show clean body mechanics and one short acting piece. Recruiters would rather see three polished shots than ten unfinished ones.

Can I apply for an animation internship after graduating?

It depends on the program. Some internships require current enrollment, while others accept recent graduates, often within a year of finishing. Always read the eligibility notes, and look at junior and trainee roles as well.

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