Animator Intern

Overview

Animator Intern on Zynga's game art team, contributing 3D and 2D/2.5D game animation under the guidance of senior animators.

What you'll do

• Create and support high-quality 3D animations for characters, creatures, props and gameplay elements under the guidance of senior animators.
• Work across 3D animation workflows using 3ds Max, Maya, Spine and Unity.
• Create, refine and integrate animations into Unity and support animation setup, rigs and prefabs.
• Work with character and prop rigs, keyframe animation, timing, posing and animation principles.
• Support 2D/2.5D animation requirements in Spine where needed.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, technical artists and engineers to deliver animation assets for games.
• Explore AI-assisted workflows for animation ideation, reference generation, asset preparation and creative experimentation.
• Learn and follow game art pipelines, naming conventions, optimization practices and production workflows.
• Take feedback positively and iterate on animation work to meet quality and gameplay requirements.

What you'll need

• Strong foundation in 3D animation principles, including timing, spacing, posing, weight and anticipation.
• Hands-on expertise/familiarity with 3ds Max and Maya for 3D animation.
• Strong working knowledge of Unity for animation integration and game-engine workflows.
• Working knowledge of Spine for 2D/2.5D animation workflows.
• Good understanding of character animation, rigging and keyframe-based workflows.
• Photoshop skills for basic asset preparation and supporting animation workflows.
• Basic understanding of VFX, particles, cameras and animation-related effects in Unity.
• Familiarity with game art pipelines and mobile game development.
• Interest in animation, concept art or visual storytelling, and passion for games and interactive storytelling.
• Experience with Autodesk 3ds Max / Maya / Spine & After Effects.
• Include your animation portfolio/reel in the application.

Nice to have

• Experience experimenting with generative AI tools for image, video, animation or creative ideation.
• Exposure to AI tools or AI-assisted creative workflows, with an interest in exploring how AI can improve animation workflows.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, learn quickly and work within a game production environment.
• Strong visual communication, observation and problem-solving skills.

Details

• Opening is only for students graduating in 2027.
• Internship period is 9 months, starting immediately.
• Location: Bengaluru, India.