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Animation Intern

CompanyVirtuos
LocationIreland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with realistic motion capture clean up in Maya and implement animations within Unreal Engine. They will collaborate with the animation team to ensure high-quality character movements and a seamless gaming experience for AAA projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
87
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Avec plus de 4 200 employés et 25 studios à travers le globe, Virtuos est l'un des plus gros développeurs indépendants au monde. Depuis 2004, les plus grands acteurs de l'industrie (2K, Activision-Blizzard, Bandai-Namco, EA, Microsoft, Square Enix, Sony, Ubisoft, Warner Bros...) nous font confiance pour co-développer des assets graphiques, des niveaux, des quêtes, des DLC complets, des adaptations ou des missions d'engineering. Nos équipes multiculturelles et cosmopolites ont régulièrement l'opportunité d'œuvrer sur les franchises les plus populaires telles que Assassin's Creed, Callisto Protocol, DC Comics, Horizon, Marvel, Need for Speed, The Last of Us, Tomb Raider... A ce jour, nous avons livré des contenus haut de gamme pour plus de 2 000 projets différents. Virtuos est certifié “Great Place to Work” et figure parmi le top 3 des meilleurs employeurs IT selon le classement Pro-Conso publié dans 01net. La France compte 300 Virtuosi rassemblés dans trois studios : le premier à Cergy en région parisienne, le second au cœur de Lyon et le dernier en date à Montpellier. Le studio de Cergy est implanté dans un écrin de verdure (Parc Saint-Christophe de Cergy) avec restaurant d'entreprise et salle de sport pour les plus actifs. Au cœur de la capitale des Gaules, le studio de Lyon se situe entre l'Hôtel-Dieu et la Place Bellecour. Le studio est facile d'accès en transports en commun, et n'est qu'à quelques encablures des typique bouchons lyonnais, bars, cafés, boutiques, espace piéton et autres réjouissances du centre-ville. L'équipe de Montpellier bénéficie du cadre idyllique du Sud de la France, le studio n'étant qu'à 20' en voiture de la nature et des plages méditerranéennes, tout en gardant la praticité de la proximité du centre-ville (10' en vélo). #Jeuxvideo #Art #Design #Developpement
About the Role

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.  

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are looking for a motivated Animation Intern to join our team at Black Shamrock for an exciting opportunity, this is a full time position based in our Dublin office on a fixed term basis. As part of our dynamic animation team, you will experience how we bring our AAA game project to life by assisting with realistic motion capture clean up in Maya and implementing animations in Unreal Engine. You will collaborate closely with our talented animators to ensure a seamless, immersive gaming experience. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional animation pipeline, while learning to contribute to high-quality character movements and gameplay animation. If you're passionate about animation and eager to grow in a fast-paced, creative environment, this is the perfect opportunity to build your skills and contribute to a cutting ­edge game project whilst learning from our talented & creative team on all aspects of animations within game development. 


Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.
About Our Team
Black Shamrock was founded in 2016 and acquired by the Virtuos Group in 2017. The studio is Ireland’s largest PC and console game development studio and provides unique opportunities to work on multiple AAA titles. Our people are as diverse, exciting, creative, and dynamic as the projects that we work on. Black Shamrock is a place for talent to flourish and lifelong industry connections to begin.
Our in-house and full-service capabilities include narrative, game, sound and level design, animation, art, rigging, engineering, and graphics, to name a few areas our skilled team members work on. At Black Shamrock, we take pride in helping put Dublin on the world map as the birthplace of award-winning AAA games.

• Being part of one of the largest and fastest-growing game development studios in Ireland
• Dynamic career paths contributing to some of the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming
• Opportunities to grow in a tight-knit community with a people-oriented culture
• Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive company healthcare plan
• Occupational Pension Scheme (including employer contribution)
• Global training and development plans - study support, formal education, international experience, career planning and progression opportunities
• Bank for paid sick leave and wellness leave
• Subsidised leave
• Relocation support
• Taxsaver plans
• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.
Key Skills
MayaUnreal EngineMotion Capture Clean Up12 Principles Of AnimationAnimation ImplementationCharacter MovementGameplay AnimationCommunicationCollaboration
Categories
Creative & MediaArt & DesignSoftwareEngineeringTechnology
Benefits
Comprehensive Company Healthcare PlanOccupational Pension SchemeGlobal Training And Development PlansStudy SupportFormal EducationInternational ExperienceCareer Planning And Progression OpportunitiesBank For Paid Sick LeaveWellness LeaveSubsidised LeaveRelocation SupportTaxsaver PlansInternal Mobility Program