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divh2Animation Intern/h2pCrystal Dynamics is constantly seeking the best gaming talent worldwide to add to our 30-plus year legacy of game development creating new and iconic franchises. We are committed to making great games with great people and living the dream while doing it./ppBenefits for our regular full-time positions include, but are not limited to, a competitive regional salary, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options, professional development reimbursement, flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities, company paid holidays, plus additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break, and the ability to accrue additional paid time-off./ppJoin us and help shape an amazing studio culture, where were building award-winning franchises like Tomb Raider and more!/ph3Eligibility Criteria:/h3ulliEnrolled as a college Junior or Senior (Seniors could have graduated in Fall/Winter 2025 or will be graduating in Spring 2026)./liliPursuing a degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Engineering, or related fields./liliAvailability to work full-time (40 hrs / week) for the duration of the program (June 1st August 21st, 2026)./liliAble to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1-2 weeks for onboarding. The work arrangement for the remainder of the program (onsite, hybrid, or remote) will be confirmed prior to the start date and will vary based on assigned team and project needs./liliLegal eligibility to work in the United States./liliSubmission of a complete application that includes a resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio./li/ulh3What You Will Gain:/h3ulliPractical Project Involvement: Contribute to active game development efforts while learning production scope, workflows, and the advanced tools used across modern AAA pipelines./liliProfessional Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced professionals with deep industry knowledge./liliSkill Development: Expand your skill set, establishing a solid foundation for your professional journey./liliTeam Collaboration: Work alongside our dedicated onsite and remote teams including fellow interns, building valuable professional relationships within the gaming industry./li/ulh3What You Will Do:/h3ulliAcquire essential skills using industry-standard tools and software such as Unreal Engine, Maya, and/or MotionBuilder./liliParticipate in various game development aspects of the full animation pipeline, including motion capture processing, keyframe animation workflows, and engine implementation./liliSupport mid, senior, and lead artists by polishing existing animation assets, helping fix issues, and any other tasks assigned./liliEnhance your understanding of advanced game development technology, focusing on Unreal Engine./li/ulh3What Makes You Stand Out:/h3ulliPortfolio demonstrating foundational Animation skills, including one or more of the following: Animation work demonstrating understanding of animation fundamentals such as timing, pacing, weight and posing; Motion capture cleanup or animation retargeting work./liliExposure to industry-standard development software, tools and engines./liliIndustry involvement outside classroom curriculum such as game jams, personal projects and/or contributions to group projects that show going above and beyond./liliWillingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows./liliAbility to communicate your ideas with eagerness to learn and turn feedback into action./li/ulh3Compensation Benefits:/h3pCompensation for this internship is $21-25 per hour, plus a stipend to help with expenses during the duration of the program. Compensation is location-based and will be aligned to the interns confirmed work location during the program. Interns are also eligible for a medical, dental, and vision benefits package. Your recruiter can provide more information about total compensation./ppThank you for your interest in an internship at Crystal Dynamics. We cant wait to see what you bring to our world of game development!/ppNot sure if you are qualified? We hope that you will still choose to apply so we may review your application!/ppPlease be advised that our company is aware of scammers impersonating us, and we assure you that all legitimate communication will come from the official Crystal Dynamics email address domain @crystald.com or will be an automated response from our applicant tracking system using ...@us.greenhouse-mail.io. If you have any concerns about the validity of a message from our staff, feel free to contact us./ppCrystal Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to identifying and implementing positive and persistent measures to ensure equal opportunity in the recruitment, hiring, development, training, promotion and compensation of a diverse team employee group. This includes persons of different race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding, genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, political affiliation, age, veteran status, uniform service member status, marital status, physical or mental disability, or citizenship, as well as any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Crystal Dynamics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. If you require any accommodations, please notify us at your earliest convenience during the interview process./ppBy submitting an application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand Crystal Dynamicss Privacy Notice./p/div