Game 3D Animator and Rigger Internship [Volunteer Startup Position]

About the Role

T'sarE is a startup entertainment company seeking Game 3D Animators and Riggers for an unpaid internship position. This entry-level role is for graduates interested in gaining experience in video game development. The company is currently focused on creating its first project, a 3D platformer with a cartoony and fun style, targeting children aged 5-12. The team consists of nearly 70 diverse individuals who have been diligently working on the project without financial compensation. This internship offers the opportunity to work on a large team and gain experience in a full-scale game development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating a custom rig.
• Creating animations by following storyboards.
• Rigging both custom characters and objects.
• Reviewing other people's rigs.
• Exporting rigs and animations successfully.
• Importing rigs and animations to Unreal Engine 5 successfully.
• Reading the Style Guide to understand the game's style.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be finished with school/college.
• Hiring is limited to individuals in the West Regions: United States, Canada, Mexico, Central & South America.
• Must have multiple animations in your portfolio (more than just a demo reel).
• Workload: 8 hours per week.
• Deadlines: 4 to 5 week cycles.
• Preferred knowledge and access to Maya.
• Only Maya will be used for animation.
• No pre-rigging tools like Advanced Skeleton, Mixamo, or AI will be used.

Qualifications

• Completed school/college.
• Multiple animations in portfolio.
• Experience with Maya is preferred.
• Ability to successfully export and import rigs and animations to Unreal Engine 5.