Founding Brand Design Intern

Skild AI • San Mateo, CA

2d

About The Position

Skild AI is building general-purpose robotic intelligence designed to adapt robustly to unseen scenarios, using data-driven machine learning to support widespread robot deployment. The company seeks an ambitious, multidisciplinary designer with exceptional taste, strong creative instincts, and an interest in helping shape its brand. The intern will work hands-on across graphic design, motion, 3D, and AI-powered creative production, with meaningful ownership from day one. For the right person, the internship could evolve into a full-time role owning and advancing Skild AI's brand and creative direction. The company emphasizes demonstrated ability, attitude, quality of work, creative instincts, and potential over years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• A standout portfolio, a sharp understanding of emerging design trends, and the creative vision to shape future trends.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, rendering, lighting, and animation using Blender, Cinema 4D, Claude Code, Codex, or equivalent tools.
• Experience with 2D animation, motion graphics, and basic compositing using After Effects, Claude Code, Codex, or equivalent tools.
• Skills in image creation and manipulation, typography, and layout using Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Claude Code, Codex, or equivalent tools.
• Hands-on experience with emerging creative tools, coding agents, and workflow automation.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, and ambition to grow into a significant brand leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Refine Skild's visual language and deliver polished work across web, social media, presentations, and campaigns.
• Create graphics, typography, layouts, 2D motion, 3D renders, and product storytelling.
• Experiment with generative tools and coding agents to establish repeatable workflows for image, video, animation, and production.
• Contribute to photo and video shoots, post-production, asset management, and external creative coordination.
• Own work from concept through final delivery, identify gaps, and proactively raise the quality bar.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed