3D Designer/Animator

Title: 3D Designer/Animator Internship (Unpaid) – For Academic Credit or Mentorship Company: shortart.co Location: Remote / On-site / Hybrid – Savannah, GA Eligibility: Open to students seeking academic credit, mentorship, or participating in OPT (F-1 visa) experiential learning programs that meet U.S. Department of Labor guidelines for unpaid training. U.S. residents and OPT students only. About the Role: Join shortart.co as a 3D Designer/Animator and expand your creative and technical expertise through immersive production experience and professional mentorship. This position is ideal for students or emerging artists eager to explore the world of 3D animation, modeling, and design while gaining real-world exposure to studio workflows. Key Responsibilities: • Design, model, rig, texture, and animate 3D assets and characters for short projects or visual prototypes. • Collaborate with directors, concept artists, and sound designers to ensure visual and motion consistency. • Assist with establishing visual layouts, key poses, and camera work in scenes. • Create and composite shots or animation renders in After Effects when required. • Participate in weekly team critiques, providing and receiving constructive feedback. • Maintain organized project files and meet assigned milestones within production timelines. Requirements: • Proficiency or working knowledge in any 3Ds software eg. (Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender, and Adobe After Effects). • Strong grasp of animation principles, movement, and timing in 3D space. • Ability to design appealing models and translate creative direction effectively. • Eagerness to learn new tools, workflows, and production techniques in a collaborative setting. • Enrollment in a program allowing credit-based internships or OPT eligibility. • A portfolio or reel demonstrating 3D animation, modeling, or design work (applications without a portfolio will be automatically rejected). What You’ll Gain: • Individualized mentorship focusing on both the artistic and technical aspects of 3D animation. • Experience collaborating across disciplines—animation, story, and sound design. • Portfolio-quality projects and insight into professional creative pipelines. • Support with academic credit verification and personalized career feedback. • A recommendation or reference letter upon successful completion. Additional Notes: • SCAD students and alumni are encouraged to apply, though all qualified applicants are welcome. • Flexible scheduling accommodates academic calendars and learning goals. • All work is educational, supervised, and structured around guided skill development rather than production quotas. Apply tot his job