Summer 2027 | UI Motion Artist Intern

Role overview

Create expressive, polished interface animation for games and interactive experiences, adapting motion to projects with different audiences and visual styles. You’ll work alongside UI/UX designers, artists, and game designers, taking ideas from early prototypes through implementation in Unity. Intern work may be included in commercial releases, giving you experience with production-ready interface motion.

Responsibilities - Design interface animations, transitions, button responses, and visual effects that make experiences feel clear and engaging. - Adapt motion to different directions, from playful game interfaces to clean fitness experiences. - Animate static screen designs and explore options for timing, pacing, transitions, and visual treatment. - Prototype ideas, incorporate feedback, and refine work toward a polished result. - Collaborate with designers and artists to ensure motion supports the interface and player experience. - Implement animations in Unity and maintain reusable animation and visual effects assets within production guidelines.

Requirements - Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university. - A strong foundation in UI motion and animation, including timing, pacing, easing, and visual feedback. - Ability to animate interface designs and adapt work to contrasting visual styles. - Familiarity with Unity and basic implementation of interface animation or visual effects in a game engine. - Openness to rapid prototyping, feedback, and iteration, along with clear communication and ownership of tasks. - Portfolio or demo reel showing relevant motion, animation, motion graphics, visual effects, or interactive work.

Nice to have - Experience with shaders or materials for real-time interface work and visual effects. - Familiarity with After Effects, Photoshop, or Illustrator. - Exposure to AR, VR, fitness games, or other motion-based interactive experiences.

Benefits and work setup - Full-time internship based in San Jose, California. - Compensation is described as competitive; flexible working hours and vacation policy are offered. - Opportunity to work across game and fitness projects and gain hands-on experience with interactive technologies.