• Job Description

  Req#: R000102508

  Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

  Who We Are…

  When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

  From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

  TT Games was acquired by Warner Bros. in 2007 and went on to develop the hit LEGO games franchise. The company is proud to continue its mission to be the leading publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families.

  Technical Animation Intern: Knutsford - Summer 2026-2027

  Application Deadline: Sunday 8th of March

  *Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!*

  This scheme is open for undergraduates enrolled on a Bachelor's course at university, looking for a year-in-industry as part of their course.

  Your New Role

  As a Technical Animation Intern, you will join our Technical Animation Group, working closely with both the Rigging and Technical Animation teams. You'll collaborate with Animators, Designers, Artists, Programmers and Production on a day-to-day basis, giving you hands-on experience across multiple disciplines.
  
  Your Role Accountabilities

  This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major new AAA project for a world-renowned IP. You will help to develop assets, tools and systems used across the character animation pipeline. Your main responsibilities will be to...

  • Build efficient, game-ready control rigs, Unreal Animation Blueprints and animation setups for a wide variety of characters, creatures, and vehicles.

  • Work closely with your line-manager, In-game & Cinematics Animators, and other technical support staff in animation setup, systems and troubleshooting.

  • Create clear documentation for tools, systems, workflows and best practices.

  Qualifications & Experience

  You will be a great fit for this position if you have…

  • A collaborative and enabling attitude, willing to go above and beyond to resolve technical issues.

  • Good communication skills and work well with multidisciplinary teams.

  • A firm knowledge of rigging and/or technical animation.

  • Experience using Autodesk Maya or alternative 3D software.

  • Experience using Unreal Engine.

  • You must be a current University student in your 2nd year of study, looking to spend your 3rd year on placement and graduating no earlier than July 2028.

  “Nice to Have” skills are...

  • Experience creating Animation Blueprints

  • Experience writing Python tools and scripts

  What to know before applying:

  The details of the summer programme are below:

  • Duration: 12 months

  • Start Date: July 2026

  • End Date: July 2027

  • Salary: £24,000

  About Our Internship Program

  WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.

  Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:

  • Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field

  • Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans

  • Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more

  • Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables

  • Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network

  • A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture

  
  What you can expect to take away from the program:

  • Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had

  • The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes

  • Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career

  • Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure

  Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

  How We Get Things Done…

  This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

  Championing Inclusion at WBD

  Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

  If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

• About the company

  WARNER BROS. is a global leader in all forms of entertainment and their related businesses across all current and emerging media and platforms. A WarnerMedia Company, the fully integrated, broad-based Studio is home to one of the most successful collections of brands in the world and stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature film, television and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution to DVD and Blu-ray, digital distribution, animation, comic books, video games, product and brand licensing, and broadcasting.

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