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Animator Summer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Marketing Intern

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

... Summer/Fall Semester 2026 Role Overview As a Marketing Intern at InSource Solutions Group, you will ... podcasts, videos, animations, and other multimedia assets. * Provide support in managing ...

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness ...

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness ...

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness ...

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness ...

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness ...

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness ...

Art Adjunct

Richmond, VA · On-site

$793 - $1.6K/wk

Adjunct Faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 ... Courses offered in the discipline include 2-D Design, 3-D Design, Animation, Ceramics, Foundations ...

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness ...

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness ...

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness ...

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness ...

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness ...

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness ...

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Animator Summer information

What is an animator summer?

An Animator Summer job is a temporary or seasonal position where animators create visual content, often for entertainment, advertising, or educational purposes. These roles may involve 2D or 3D animation, storyboarding, character design, or motion graphics, depending on the company’s needs. They are commonly offered by studios, gaming companies, or marketing agencies during peak production times. This job is ideal for students, recent graduates, or professionals looking to gain experience and expand their portfolios.

What typical projects or responsibilities does an animator summer take on during a seasonal role?

As an Animator Summer, you may work on a variety of projects including short animation sequences, character design, background art, or storyboarding for larger productions. You'll often collaborate closely with senior animators, designers, and project managers to bring specific assignments to life within tight summer timelines. This role commonly involves participating in feedback sessions, refining work based on direction, and sometimes contributing to team meetings or creative brainstorming. The fast-paced, project-based environment offers an excellent chance to develop your technical skills and gain real-world industry experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the animator summer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Animator Summer, you should possess strong drawing skills, a solid understanding of animation principles, and ideally be pursuing or have completed a degree in animation or a related field. Experience using industry-standard animation software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or Blender is highly advantageous. Teamwork, creativity, adaptability, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These qualities are crucial for producing engaging work on tight summer deadlines and collaborating efficiently with peers and supervisors.

What are the most commonly searched types of Animator jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Animator jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Animator Summer jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Animator Summer job openings:

Infographic showing various Animator Summer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 35% Full Time, 56% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Technology/ STEM Enrichment Summer Camp Staff

Black Rocket Productions

Richmond, VA

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Black Rocket provides unique enrichment and educational programs to children and young adults. Our distinct programs in Creative Sciences and Digital Arts focus on the intersection of creativity and technology. Each course emphasizes self-empowerment, cognitive reasoning, and divergent thinking through hands on learning. Whether in the classroom or the cloud, we believe every human being is unique in their ability and talents. Black Rocket's mission is to help ignite, unleash, and enhance these distinct talents.

For more information, see our website www.blackrocket.com.

TOP 5 Reasons to Become a Rocketeer

  1. A Leader in Digital Arts & STEM Education: Teach exciting classes like video game creation, movie making, animation, robotics and MORE!
  2. Cutting Edge Programs: All our programs are at the intersection of creativity and technology.
  3. Inspire Students: Our courses develop self-empowerment, cognitive reasoning, and divergent thinking through hands on learning.
  4. Our Company Culture: We are passionate about what we do and we hire staff equally as passionate. Bring your own unique spin to our class!
  5. Professional Development: Grow personally and professionally by learning the latest trends in educational technology and 21st Century learning!
Job Description

Become a Rocketeer!

We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!

Are you passionate about Video Games, Coding, Python, Roblox, App Design, Digital Movies, Robotics, Drones, Minecraft or STEM?

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to work as:

  • Supervisors

  • Lead Instructors

  • Assistant Instructors



Qualifications

This is a summer seasonal position from 4 to 9 weeks depending on the position. We have multiple partner locations around the country. Instructors and Assistants must be at least 18 years (assistant) or 21 years of age (instructors). This is a perfect job for  K12 Teachers (any subject/grade), college students, or content experts (programmers & gamers). No experience is required. Black Rocket will TRAIN you! Get paid to build your resume and have a ton of fun. Training is paid and mostly online in the month of May and June. For more information see our website,

http://www.blackrocket.com/jobs/ - To Apply



Additional Information

Black Rocket will TRAIN you! 

Training begins April 2018

This is a summer seasonal position from June through August.

Click on the link to submit an application www.blackrocket.com/jobs

PS: Black Rocket will train you! Whether you need training on technology content or on instructing students, we have a program that will give you the experience you need!