About The Position
WSP USA’s Communications Advisory Services Team is seeking a full-time 3D Animation & Motion Graphics Intern for its Creative Services video production team. The role is based in Bend, Oregon, with Detroit, Michigan, also considered. This is a temporary internship for a person currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, as part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program. The program is scheduled to start May 17, 2027, though the individual start date may be flexible. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The intern will gain hands-on experience creating graphics, animation, motion graphics, 3D visualizations, and video content for a range of projects. The position involves collaborating with creative professionals as well as working independently to develop visual approaches to storytelling. WSP’s internship program offers exposure to real projects, mentorship, networking, and professional connections. WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, an engineering and professional services firm. WSP USA has more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices and works in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. WSP describes its workplace model as flexible and agile and provides a benefits suite that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings benefits. WSP USA is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Animation, 3D Animation, Motion Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Film/Video Production, Visualization, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in 3D modeling and animation, motion graphics and 2D animation, video editing and post-production, and graphic design and visual storytelling, with a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Actively enrolled in an accredited master’s or PhD program in Animation, 3D Animation, Motion Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Film/Video Production, Visualization, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Experience using Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Blender, Autodesk 3ds Max or Maya, or Cinema 4D.
- Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.
Responsibilities
- Create 3D animations and visualizations to communicate ideas, projects, places, and experiences.
- Develop motion graphics, animated graphics, titles, transitions, and visual effects for video productions.
- Support the video production team with video editing and post-production.
- Create and edit graphics and other visual assets for videos, presentations, digital media, and other communications.
- Assist with 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation, depending on project needs and individual experience.
- Turn concepts, sketches, storyboards, or project information into compelling visual stories.
- Explore creative ways to explain complex information clearly and visually.
- Collaborate with designers, video producers, editors, and other creative professionals to develop cohesive visual content.
- Contribute ideas during brainstorming, storyboarding, and creative-development sessions.
- Revise work based on creative direction and feedback.
- Organize project files and prepare assets for animation, editing, rendering, and final production.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits, and retirement savings benefits.
- Internship mentorship, networking opportunities, and professional connections.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
