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Animation Intern Job at Safe Passage Project in New York

Safe Passage Project · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) | Applicants must be based in the New York City area.

Out-of-state applicants will not be considered.

Commitment: 10-15/hrs per week, unpaid (academic credit available)

Why This Internship?
Are you a student who loves bringing characters and stories to life through animation? Do you want to use your creativity to make a positive impact? At Safe Passage Project, you’ll have the chance to create storytelling videos that highlight the resilience of immigrant youth and support a mission for justice. This internship gives you the opportunity to experiment with your craft, build a standout portfolio, and see your animations drive real campaigns.

What You’ll Do

Create short character-animated videos that bring powerful stories to life

Use character design, rigging, and animation techniques (2D or 3D) to develop compelling narratives

Edit and prepare animations and video clips for use on social media, campaigns, and events

Add branding elements and polish content to ensure consistency across platforms

Contribute your own creative ideas and artistic style while aligning with Safe Passage Project’s brand guidelines

What We’re Looking For

Current student or recent graduate in Animation, Media Arts, Film, or related field

Familiarity with animation software such as Adobe Animate, After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, Blender, or similar tools

Passion for animation, design, and creative storytelling (coursework, personal projects, or a small portfolio is great, but professional experience is not required)

Creative problem-solver: self-starter who learns quickly, experiments boldly, and thrives when given creative freedom.

Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and eager to grow as a designer and animator

What You’ll Gain

A portfolio filled with real-world projects that showcase your design and animation skills

The chance to see your work used in campaigns that reach thousands of people

Creative freedom to shape projects, experiment with new ideas, and take the lead on animation projects from concept to final cut

Flexible schedule with the opportunity to earn academic credit and fit the role around your studies

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In Summary: At Safe Passage Project, you’ll have the chance to create storytelling videos that highlight the resilience of immigrant youth and support a mission for justice . This internship gives you the opportunity to experiment with your craft, build a standout portfolio, and see your animations drive real campaigns .

En Español:

Ubicación: Nueva York, NY (Híbrido)  Los solicitantes deben estar ubicados en el área de la ciudad de New York. No se considerarán los candidatos fuera del estado. Compromiso: 10-15 horas / semana, sin pago (crédito académico disponible) ¿Por qué esta pasantía? Esta pasantía le da la oportunidad de experimentar con su oficio, construir una cartera destacada y ver sus animaciones impulsar campañas reales. Lo que hará Crear vídeos animados de personajes cortos que traen a vida historias poderosas Utilice técnicas de diseño de personaje, manipulación y animación (2D o 3D) para desarrollar narrativas convincentes Editar y preparar animaciones y videoclips para el uso en redes sociales, campaña y eventos Agregar elementos de marca y contenido pulido para garantizar la consistencia entre plataformas Contribuir a tus propias ideas creativas y artísticas mientras se alinean con las pautas de la marca Safe Passage Project s ¿Qué estamos buscando Estudiante actual o reciente graduado en Animación, Artes Medias, Cine, o conocimiento del campo creativo con la animación como Adobe Aftercase, efectos creativos, Toon Boom Harmony, Blender, Desarrollo de los proyectos de trabajo y desarrollo de programas de animación después de un gran tiempo?