3D Animation & Motion Graphics Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • Bend, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time 3D Animation & Motion Graphics Intern for its Summer Internship Program. The internship is a temporary, 12-week position with the Communications Advisory Services Team, based in Bend, Oregon; Detroit, Michigan, will also be considered. 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 join the Creative Services video production team and gain hands-on experience creating graphics, animation, motion graphics, 3D visualizations, and video content for a variety of projects. The role is intended for an emerging animator and visual storyteller who is curious, creative, and able to collaborate with a team as well as work independently. The intern will help turn ideas and creative direction into visual stories and explore approaches to storytelling through animation, design, and video.

Interns also gain exposure to real projects while working alongside senior staff. Through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network, they can receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and career connections.

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 at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrated interest in 3D modeling and animation, motion graphics and 2D animation, video editing and post-production, and graphic design and visual storytelling.
• 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.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with 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 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 follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Mentorship, networking opportunities, and career connections through the Developing Professionals Network.
• Hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed