3D Game Animator, Cinematics & Video Production Internship

About the internship

This remote internship offers the chance to help shape a commercial indie game while building hands-on experience in 3D animation and cinematic storytelling. It is aimed at candidates who want to work on narrative-driven game content and contribute to a professionally released title.

About the company

Crux Game Studios is an independent game studio that creates horror and science fiction games with a strong story focus.

What you will work on

• Design and assemble in-game cinematic sequences, including scene blocking, camera movement, and visual composition for story-driven moments.
• Create character animation for gameplay-ready characters and cutscenes.
• Develop facial performances and lip-sync animation so dialogue feels expressive and believable.
• Integrate and polish animation inside Unity or Unreal.
• Edit cinematic and promotional videos using professional video production tools.
• Build or adjust 3D assets whenever animation work requires supporting changes.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open only to candidates who can work remotely, are able to begin between 1 July 2026 and 5 August 2026, can commit for 6 months, and have relevant skills and interest in the role. Computer Science Engineering students are eligible. Women looking to begin or restart their careers may also apply.

Required skills and experience

• Strong enthusiasm for animation and cinematography, especially in games and film.
• Prior experience with video editing tools such as DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or similar software.
• Working knowledge of keyframe animation and core animation principles such as timing, spacing, and arcs.
• Interest in cinematic storytelling, including framing, shot selection, and pacing.
• Understanding of facial animation methods such as shape keys, blend shapes, or FACS concepts.
• A portfolio showing both animation and editing work, including examples like character animation, walk cycles, or cinematic scenes.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
• Comfort working independently in a remote setup.
• Openness to learning, adapting quickly, and applying feedback constructively.
• Bonus: experience with motion capture cleanup, hand-keyed animation, Unity animation systems, visual storytelling, cinematography fundamentals, mocap or procedural animation tools, animation performance optimization, motion graphics, VFX, color grading, or basic sound design.

Internship details

The internship runs for 6 months and starts immediately. The stipend is INR 9,000 to 10,000 per month. The application deadline is 1 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Perks

You will receive a certificate, a letter of recommendation, and a 5-day work week.

Additional information

This role is listed as a work-from-home internship based in Dubai, Dubai, AE. The team is looking for a candidate who can contribute to both animation and video production work in a game development environment.

Other requirements

• Genuine interest in animation and cinematography for both games and film.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Portfolio expected to include both animation and video editing samples.

Software and technical focus

• Unity or Unreal Engine animation implementation.
• Video production and editing tools.
• 3D asset modification when needed for animation tasks.