Intern: R&D Performance Capture (Summer 2026)
About The Position
At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. Rockstar Games is on the lookout for an intern who will work with our performance capture R&D team. This is a paid, fixed term contract position running for 10 weeks from June 2026 to mid-August 2026, with the expectation of a 40-hour work week. The successful candidate will work in Rockstar’s performance capture studio in Bethpage, Long Island. The Rockstar Games Performance Capture team collaborates with animators, directors, and artists from around the world to produce the significant range of character animations required for our games. We use innovative technology to inform and capture our actors' movement, facial, and audio data to develop photo realistic content in our games. We fabricate sets, customize hardware, develop props, and use every tool possible to achieve the highest standards for our shoots. We work with motion-captured camera rigs and animated virtual cameras to build camera movements and angles that are grounded in the real world.
Requirements
- This internship is intended for undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates who have completed coursework in software development, mechanical engineering, film science, or a related field.
- Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
- Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a deadline-focused team environment.
- An eagerness to learn new technologies and develop skillsets.
- Excellent writing skills.
Nice To Haves
- Basic C++ or Python knowledge.
- Experience in a 3D program such as CAD for diagram creation.
- Experience with fabrication processes including 3D printing, milling, soldering, and assembly.
- Awareness of motion capture or stagecraft.
- Familiarity with Rockstar products.
Responsibilities
- Act as a R&D resource for the motion capture facilities group.
- Support R&D efforts with development and testing skills.
- Collaborate with Rockstar teams across disciplines and all studio locations.
- Achieve well-scoped goals based on guidance and support from Leads and team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
