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Posted 11 July, 2026

Animation Intern

Virtuos Corporation
Ireland Full Time
Reference: 218_686206_2154

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.
  • Qualification in Animation or relevant experience.
  • Strong 12 principles of animation foundations.
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine, importing animations, montages, and sequencer.
  • Knowledge of in-game cycles and motion capture.
  • A portfolio showcasing your animation skills.
  • A strong desire to grow and develop in the field of animation.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Great passion for animation and games.
  • Enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Perform realistic motion capture cleanup in Maya and Unreal Engine.
Collaborating with the animation team to create fluid and believable character movements.
Learning to implement animations in Unreal Engine, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
Participate in workshops, reviews, and feedback sessions on animation work.

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