Motion Design Intern supporting 2D/3D animation, branded content, and campaign production at The Heist, Thinkingbox’s motion design and post - production studio.
About the role
- VFX and motion design intern creating real-time gameplay effects for Ludia’s mobile games. Integrating particles and animation into an in-house engine while learning through mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Create real-time visual effects, including particles, impacts, powers, transitions, and other gameplay effects.
- Design motion graphics and animation elements to enrich the player experience within the UI/UX environment.
- Integrate and refine creations directly in an in-house game engine.
- Collaborate with the Art, Animation, Design, and Development teams.
- Adapt and optimize effects to meet the performance constraints of mobile games.
- Explore new techniques and contribute to the team’s visual research.
- Receive regular feedback and progressively develop autonomy in production.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a program in VFX, animation, digital arts, video games, or a related field (ideally in the final year of your studies).
- Have a solid foundation in visual effects, animation, and motion design.
- Knowledge of a game engine such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Familiarity with tools such as After Effects, Photoshop, 3ds Max, or other 3D software and particle systems.
- Curiosity about both the artistic and technical aspects of creating effects.
- Strong interest in video games and game feel.
- Be creative, curious, and comfortable receiving and applying feedback.
- Bilingualism in French and English is an asset, but not required.
Benefits
- Hands-on mentorship and the opportunity to make a real impact on live projects.
- An inclusive culture focused on growth and creative collaboration.
- Flexible hybrid work from our welcoming Montreal studio.
- Access to learning resources and regular feedback sessions.
- Career growth opportunities beyond the internship.
- A commitment to an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.
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