At a Glance
- Tasks: Pose and animate stylised characters using Blender for an exciting animated franchise.
- Company: Join a creative team in a remote, flexible work environment.
- Benefits: Gain real production experience and build your showreel with portfolio-worthy work.
- Other info: Minimum 16 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
- Why this job: Get direct feedback from industry pros and exposure to a professional pipeline.
- Qualifications: Some Blender experience and a strong sense of character and timing.
The predicted salary is between 12000 - 18000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a hands-on animation intern to help pose and animate stylised character images and short looping animations for an adult animated franchise website and social content. This is a practical, execution-focused role, ideal for someone building a showreel and wanting real production experience on a professional IP.
Role Overview: The intern will assist with posing characters and creating short animation loops using Blender, working from clear creative direction and visual references. You will report to a senior artist who oversees rendering, lighting, and the technical pipeline.
Responsibilities:
- Pose stylised 3D characters in Blender for still images
- Create short, simple animation loops (2–3 seconds)
- Work from provided creative direction, references, and story beats
- Iterate on poses and motion based on feedback
- Prepare assets for handoff to a senior artist for rendering and final output
- Collaborate remotely with a small creative team
Required Skills & Experience:
- Some experience using Blender (student, graduate, or self-taught)
- Strong sense of pose, silhouette, timing, and character
- Ability to make images read clearly and quickly
- Comfortable working independently and managing your own time
- Own computer and reliable internet connection
Nice to Have (Not Essential):
- Basic understanding of animation principles
- Experience posing characters for marketing images or short-form content
- Interest in animation, comedy, and character-driven storytelling
- A good sense of humour
Commitment & Details:
- Remote position
- Minimum 16 hours per week
- Flexible scheduling
- Short-form project work with clear deliverables
Why This Role Is Worth Doing:
- Real production credits
- Portfolio-worthy work
- Direct feedback from experienced industry professionals
- Exposure to a professional Blender-based production pipeline
How to Apply: Please send a CV and include: A short note about yourself, a link to relevant work (portfolio, showreel, or Blender examples if available). We’re more interested in potential and attitude than a perfect CV.
Animation Intern (Character Posing & Motion) -| Remote | Minimum 16 hours per week employer: Yukfoo
Join a dynamic and creative team as an Animation Intern, where you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience in character posing and animation for an exciting adult animated franchise. Our remote work culture promotes flexibility and collaboration, allowing you to develop your skills while receiving direct feedback from seasoned professionals in the industry. With a focus on building your portfolio and real production credits, this role is perfect for aspiring animators looking to make their mark in a supportive environment.
