Animation Internship
Captiva Marketing is actively searching for intern(s) to support our growing Multimedia team in Summer 2026. The Animation Intern position requires relevant and proven experience or coursework in 2D or and/or 3D animation. You will work closely and directly within the Multimedia team and alongside our Design, Development, Social and Search teams to support an array of video services for our clients that support strategic goals, foster brand awareness, and captivate audiences through creative initiatives across multiple viewership platforms.
In this role, you will leverage your baseline skills while continuing to develop your craft, discover new career opportunities, and find your passion for visual storytelling. As part of a full-service marketing agency, you will benefit from exposure to cross-team collaboration. On the day-to-day, you will be primarily assisting our Multimedia team to create memorable animated videos that drive lasting brand value and impact. You will go hands-on with immersive exposure to 2D motion design and 3D animation and continue to develop your foundational understanding of your craft, sense of pacing, story structure, and artistic voice.
You will be joining an existing team of 4 multimedia professionals at Captiva Marketing, full-time preferred, in our St. Louis office (local candidates preferred). Hybrid work environment is available, but this is not a fully remote position. We offer paid internships, as well as non-paid internships that may be needed for college program requirements. Feel free to review samples of our work at https://vimeo.com/captivastudio.
Qualifications
- Commensurate coursework or 1-2 years of experience in animation and motion graphics in After Effects, and/or 3D animation in Blender
- Commensurate coursework or 1-2 years of experience in video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro with strong foundational grasp of keyboard shortcuts, editing best practice, basic color grading (LUT utilization and Lumetri settings)
- Commensurate coursework or 1-2 years of experience in manipulating vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator and Figma
- A portfolio that displays an understanding of the impact of composition, story structure, edit pacing or animation skills; submissions without a reel and/or portfolio will not be considered.
- Understanding of design, composition, and typography principles
- Proficiency in a Mac OS and PC environment
- Ability to work independently and pivot into multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong file organizational skills and ability to adapt to new systems
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other animation team members to plan and execute animation projects
- Assist animators with asset preparation and management
- Adhere to strict file management practices
- Adjust vector files and create high quality 2D animations in After Effects
- Work within Blender to create, adjust, and animate 3D scenes and models
- Prepare projects and edit videos within Premiere Pro
- Maintain a high level of creativity and attention to detail
- Communicate ideas and direction clearly and professionally both internally with our team and externally with our clients and partners
- Collaborate with the team to complete projects accurately, within budget, and on time
Extra Consideration
- Familiarity with on-site video production; from cameras, to grip, to audio and lighting, and ability or willingness to assist with on-set duties as necessary
- Strong understanding of social media trends for video and animation
Compensation
We offer paid internships, as well as non-paid internships that may be needed for college program requirements.
Hiring Process
At Captiva Marketing, our first step in the applicant screening process includes an email to schedule a traditional phone interview. All correspondences are exercised from an official Captiva Marketing email address. We do not request a Google Hangout, nor do we use a Gmail account with our recruiting process. Initial communications will not request sensitive information, including but not limited to social security numbers, birth dates, bank information, etc. during our interview process. While giving out personal information to organizations, please be diligent. If you have any concerns about a request coming from Captiva Marketing, please contact us at 314-822-3656 and ask for Melissa Berner.