Digital Animation Intern

Polaris•Medina, MN

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., the Design team creates the next generation of powersports vehicles and experiences. The Digital Animation Intern helps bring design concepts, products, and user experiences to life through 2D and 3D animation. Working with industrial designers, digital modelers, engineers, and other creative professionals, the intern creates visual stories that communicate design intent, vehicle functionality, and customer experiences. The role combines artistic creativity with technical execution and contributes to concept development, product visualization, design reviews, and immersive brand experiences across Polaris product lines.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Digital Media, Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Visualization, or a related field.
A demonstrated portfolio showcasing 2D animation, 3D animation, motion graphics, visualization, or digital storytelling work.
Experience with industry-standard animation and visualization software such as Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Unreal Engine, or similar tools.
Understanding of animation principles, timing, composition, storytelling, and visual communication.
Strong creative problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Ability to receive and incorporate feedback into design solutions.
Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Former employees must be eligible for rehire; current employees must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

Create 2D and 3D animations communicating vehicle designs, features, and user experiences.
Develop motion graphics and visual storytelling assets for design reviews, presentations, and concept proposals.
Support product reveal videos, concept visualizations, and future mobility experience demonstrations.
Animate vehicle components, systems, and interactions to illustrate functionality and design intent.
Collaborate with Industrial Designers, Digital Modelers, CMF Designers, Human Factors teams, and Studio Engineers throughout the design process.
Help prepare digital assets for rendering, visualization, animation, and immersive experiences.
Use industry-standard animation and visualization software to create high-quality content.
Participate in creative brainstorming and contribute ideas for communicating design concepts.
Refine animations in response to stakeholder feedback while maintaining visual quality and project timelines.
Support emerging visualization technologies such as real-time rendering, virtual reality, or interactive design experiences when applicable.