3D Animation Internship Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities
TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals. Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates. - Lead effect concepting and design for TikTok's short-video and live streaming products, including dynamic typography, transitions, on-screen effects, filters, beautification, and retouching. - Co-create effect product solutions with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams-translate creative concepts into feasible designs and follow through development, testing, and launch to ensure fidelity. - Proactively identify emerging short-video trends, visual styles, and effect mechanics; actively participate in brainstorming sessions and drive high-quality proposals to execution. - Monitor user feedback and performance data; iterate on effects based on user needs and market shifts. - Integrate AIGC tools into daily workflows, leveraging AI capabilities to define and explore new effect features, and optimize effect toolchains.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Currently pursuing an Undergraduate, Master's degree in Arts, Design, HCI, Psychology, or a related discipline. - Strong aesthetic sensibility with solid design fundamentals; proficiency in AE, C4D, Photoshop, and other design/video post-production tools, with proven animation and effect design abilities. - Keen awareness of industry trends and AI advancements, with a sharp eye for post-production, visual styles, and motion design. - Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented, with a habit of reflection and continuous improvement. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, optimistic, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. - Passionate about motion design, intellectually curious, with a global perspective. Preferred Qualifications - A strong portfolio of effects/motion design projects (AI-integrated work is a plus). - Proficiency in AI tools such as Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, or ComfyUI; experience with LoRA training or workflow building. - Additional skills in illustration, 3D, or motion graphics.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30- $30.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at