Title: Motion Graphic Animator/Artist Internship (Unpaid) – For Academic Credit or Mentorship

Company: shortart.co

Location: Remote/On-site/Hybrid

Eligibility:

Open to students seeking academic credit, mentorship, or OPT (F-1 visa) students who meet DOL criteria for unpaid experiential learning; U.S. residents or OPT students only

About the Role:

Join shortart.co as a Motion Graphic Animator/Artist Intern and gain hands-on experience crafting short-form motion design/animating. This unpaid internship emphasizes educational value, mentorship, and professional development. Work closely with experienced artists, produce motion assets and style frames, and contribute to creative projects under supervision and a learning plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create motion graphics, animated titles, and short sequences or logo aligned with briefs and brand/tone.

• Develop style frames, mood boards, and simple animatics to communicate concepts.

• Collaborate with creative teams on asset prep, typography, sound sync, and pacing.

• Participate in critiques, brainstorming, and project reviews; iterate based on feedback.

• Prepare deliverables for multiple platforms (social, web, festival screens) and basic handoff files.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from an art, animation, motion design, or related program.

• Seeking academic credit or mentorship with a defined learning plan.

• Proficiency or training in tools such as After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop; familiarity with Premiere and/or a 3D package (e.g., Cinema 4D) is a plus. (Beginner level - basic level of understanding at least PLEASE)

• Basic understanding of typography, composition, color theory, and timing/pacing in motion.

• For OPT students: Position is unpaid and structured to meet DOL criteria for unpaid internships; coordination with the school’s DSO required.

What You’ll Gain:

• Structured mentorship, regular feedback sessions, and portfolio-ready projects.

• Exposure to creative briefs, production workflows, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Credit verification support for eligible programs; recommendation or reference upon successful completion.

Notes:

• SCAD alumni preferred, but all are welcome to apply.

• Internship schedules are flexible to support academic commitments and learning outcomes.

• Work assignments are educational in nature and supervised; production scope will align with learning goals.