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Industrial Light & Magic · 13 hours ago

ILM Immersive, Interactive Animation Intern, Summer 2026

San Francisco, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Industrial Light & Magic is dedicated to building the future of storytelling by merging high-end visual effects with interactive, immersive experiences. As an Animation Intern, you'll help bring characters, vehicles, and environments to life through high-quality 3D animation for both gameplay and cinematic sequences.

Film ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMotion Capture

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Create polished gameplay and cinematic animation for 3D characters, vehicles, cameras, and props using hand-key techniques and motion capture data, following guidance from supervisors and leads

Develop technical skills to ensure animations integrate and read clearly in-game

Gain familiarity with tools and pipelines, troubleshooting shot files as needed

Playtest and identify animation-related issues, reporting findings to supervisors and leads

Stay current with animation techniques to help improve tools and workflow efficiency

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

3D AnimationMayaUnreal EngineMotion CapturePythonSCRUM/AgileCollaborationCommunicationAdaptability

Required

Strong acting and storytelling abilities; solid grasp of animation principles, anatomy, and motion

Ability to animate convincing physical movement and performances for 3D characters

Experience working with Maya and Unreal Engine; familiarity with implementing animation in game engines

Ability to self-manage, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Effective collaboration and communication skills

Adaptable and receptive to direction and feedback in a fast-paced environment

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program AND returning to school the semester/quarter following the internship OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship

Be at least 18 years of age

Possess unrestricted work authorization

Preferred

Broad understanding of various game development disciplines

Proficiency with Linux

Experience working with motion capture data

Knowledge of rigging, and scripting (Python, MEL), and video editing

Understanding of SCRUM/Agile processes

Passion for games and immersive media; interest or experience in VR, AR, or VFX production pipelines

Benefits

Medical

Financial

Other benefits

Company

Industrial Light & Magic

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Industrial Light & Magic creates visual effects for the motion picture commercial production and attraction industries. It is a sub-organization of Lucasfilm.

Founded in 1975