Stop Motion Animation Intern

The deadline to submit your application is Friday, March 27, 2026, by 6:00PM PDT  

Applications without relevant samples/portfolios/reels will not be considered. 

*Please read the job description carefully before applying to ensure that you show proper qualifications and materials to support your application.  

General Summary
The Stop Motion Animation Intern will gain valuable hands-on production experience and training by working in collaboration with our skilled professionals. Interns are supported and challenged as they benefit from renowned stop motion animation expertise. Specifically, the Stop Motion Animation Intern will work with other stop motion animators to make puppets come to life, define personality and emotion, and create visually stunning animation. 

Job Functions 

• Work on test stages and create shots featuring various types of animated performances including walk cycles, weight shifts, object lifts, etc.
• Perform repetitive, finely detailed animation tasks with precision for extended periods of time.
• Assist in general organization and upkeep of the work areas. 

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in college/university, or graduated within the last 12 months, with an emphasis in animation or other relevant area of study.
• Strong creative background with an artistic eye and sensibilities.
• Ability to take direction and embrace change.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently. 

Location
On-Site in Hillsboro, OR 

Salary
$20.00/hour set rate, non-negotiable 

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.