2026 Canada Summer Internships - Animation

Job Title:

2026 Canada Summer Internships - Animation

Requisition Id:

R026175

Job Description:

At Activision Blizzard we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences, driven by our company values and passion, Activision Blizzard creates worlds with the focus to entertain the universe. We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2026 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing to.   

Player Profile

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education or graduate program 
• Graduating May 2026 – July 2027   
• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting mid-May 
• Currently residing in Canada or open to relocating oneself to Canada 
• Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts 
• Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner 
• Works well with others and contributes to team tasks 
• Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities 
• Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively 
• Applicants must apply with a resume and a link to their portfolio/reel to be considered 

Internship Opportunities

All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. Interns living 150km+ away from the office location will have the option to opt into relocation services. 

Animation Intern: In this role, you'll work on creating animations for real-time game assets. This may include, and are not limited to, animations for in-game cinematics, 1st and 3rd Person Player animations, and AI Animations. You'll collaborate with designers, character artists and technical artists to help bring characters to life within the vision of our game’s design. 

• Skilled in a traditional 3D animation DCC, ideally Autodesk Maya 
• Proficient knowledge of traditional and 3D animation principles and techniques 
• Strong understanding of in-engine game animation creation and implementation 
• Examples of animation work that reflects the grounded, realistic style of Call of Duty. 
• Hosting Locations: Sledgehammer Games (Toronto, Ontario) 
• Skilled in a traditional 3D animation DCC, ideally Autodesk Maya 
• Proficient knowledge of traditional and 3D animation principles and techniques 
• Strong understanding of in-engine game animation creation and implementation 
• Examples of animation work that reflects the grounded, realistic style of Call of Duty. 
• Hosting Locations: Sledgehammer Games (Toronto, Ontario) 

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! 

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! 

The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. 

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.