What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 3D Intern position at Brains?
About Brains
Brains is an independent full-service creative agency pursuing joy through change-making product, service, and brand.
Brains 3D Intern
We’re looking for a creative storyteller who asks “why” before diving into a project and understands how 3D and animation can elevate brands, tell compelling stories, and create memorable experiences.
During our 3-month internship, you’ll bring your 3D skills to our team, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative and inspiring environment. You’ll learn from experienced designers, contribute to real client projects, and be a part of our team’s successes, celebrating the impact of dynamic and engaging visual content.
You’ll assist in ideating and creating 3D assets, animations, and visuals for brand campaigns and online experiences—bringing brand stories to life.
As a 3D Intern At Brains, You Will
We hire great people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, not only because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it makes our work, our company and our communities stronger. Brains is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Brains is an independent full-service creative agency pursuing joy through change-making product, service, and brand.
Brains 3D Intern
We’re looking for a creative storyteller who asks “why” before diving into a project and understands how 3D and animation can elevate brands, tell compelling stories, and create memorable experiences.
During our 3-month internship, you’ll bring your 3D skills to our team, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative and inspiring environment. You’ll learn from experienced designers, contribute to real client projects, and be a part of our team’s successes, celebrating the impact of dynamic and engaging visual content.
You’ll assist in ideating and creating 3D assets, animations, and visuals for brand campaigns and online experiences—bringing brand stories to life.
As a 3D Intern At Brains, You Will
- Contribute to Brand Development: Help gather research and insights on client brands, business objectives, and target audiences to inform motion graphics and animation.
- Create Visual Assets: Design assets and 3D visuals for brand identity projects, internal development, social media content, and campaign assets under the guidance of senior designers.
- Learn & Apply Design Systems: Work within established brand guidelines, exploring opportunities to bring fresh animation styles and visual storytelling techniques to projects.
- Embrace Craft & Detail: Develop attention to detail and a high standard of execution by receiving mentorship from the design team.
- Balance Multiple Tasks: Manage time effectively to contribute to multiple projects while focusing on quality and deadlines.
- Hands-On Creator: You’re ready to dive in and get your hands dirty. You love turning ideas into dynamic, engaging content.
- Aspiring 3D Designer: You’re fascinated by how 3D, animation, and storytelling can enhance brand identities.
- Detail-Oriented: You sweat the small stuff—timing, easing, composition, textures, and lighting—because you know that craft makes all the difference in delivering work that truly moves people.
- Team Player: You value collaboration and are open to feedback.
- Clear Communicator: You’re comfortable asking questions, receiving feedback, and working alongside others.
- Ready to Learn: You handle change positively and can shift gears quickly, keeping pace in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
- A strong portfolio or reel showcasing your 3D work and animation (where applicable), whether from coursework, personal projects, or freelance experiences.
- Proficiency in 3D software, such as Blender, Cinema 4D, Womp, or Spline.
- Ability to take direction, collaborate effectively, and contribute creative ideas.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and contribute to multiple projects.
- You’re currently enrolled in a program related to motion design, animation, 3D design, or graphic design. While we encourage students at all year levels to apply, this internship best suits those in their third year or beyond.
- Knowledge of Lottie and/or BodyMovin to create micro-interactions or animations for the web.
- Illustration skills, whether digital or traditional.
We hire great people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, not only because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it makes our work, our company and our communities stronger. Brains is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin or any other federal, state or local protected class.
