TT Games Animation Intern: Knutsford - Summer

Position: TT Games Animation Intern: Knutsford - Summer 2026-2027
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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

TT Games was acquired by Warner Bros. in 2007 and went on to develop the hit LEGO games franchise. The company is proud to continue its mission to be the leading publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families.

TT Games Animation Intern:
Knutsford - Summer

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday 1st of March

* Pro Tip:
Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
* This scheme is open for undergraduates enrolled on a Bachelor's course at university, looking for a year-in-industry as part of their course.

Your New Role
The intern will be working in our cinema tics department who produce animated feature film-like content for use in our games. The cinema tics offer opportunities for developing character performance, humour, and storytelling through animation.

Your Role Accountabilities
Create high quality animated character performances that show a good understanding of traditional animation principles, such as posing, timing, and physical mechanics.

Create high quality facial performances, including delivery of voice over.

Create high quality animation of non-character-based action such as vehicles and props utilising tools, such as dynamics simulation, where appropriate.

Bring character and humour to your work.

Process, Integrate and maintain animation in-engine, collaborating with the wider creative team to ensure its presentation is of the highest standard.

Qualifications & Experience
You will be a great fit for this position if you have…
A collaborative and enabling attitude.

Approachable, self-motivated and resourceful.

Effective communication skills and enjoy working in a team.

Sound understanding of animation principles and techniques (creative or technical) and their practical application.

Some understanding of modern game engines.

* Some experience of using Autodesk Maya is essential.

What to know before applying:
The details of the summer programme are below:
Duration: 12 months

Start Date:

July 2026

End Date:
July 2027

Salary: £24,000

About Our Internship Program
WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.

Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:
Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field

Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans

Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more

Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Round tables

Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network

A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture

What you can expect to take away from the program:
Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had

The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes

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