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62025 Summer Internship 

Summer Intern - 2D Hand-Drawn Animation - For Credit 137 Ewes Productions | United States (Remote)

137 Ewes Productions is a wildly imaginative animation and comics studio where animals take center stage. We are constantly discovering more about our characters and world — and we want to do that with you.
If you are serious about 2D hand-drawn animation as a craft, this is your role. We go deep — dynamic movement, expressing story through key frames, timing as a storytelling tool, character texture, and the full arc of an animation both physically and emotionally. You will animate original characters, get real feedback, and contribute to work that will most likely be published. No busy work. Just frame by frame.
Internship Duration June 15th – August 21st, 2026
Application Deadline Wednesday, Feb 25th, 2026 at 5pm PST

If the LinkedIn application closes before the deadline, apply directly on our website at: https://www.137ewes.com/2d-anim-intern-app.html


Application Steps Before applying, please complete the following — incomplete applications will not be considered:

• Subscribe to the Baapolis Substack: https://kopernicus.substack.com/ — this gives you a feel for the world you'll be working in and prepares you for your interview
• Apply on LinkedIn or directly on our website
• Have a portfolio website (not Instagram, not social media, not Google Drive) that clearly features 2D hand-drawn animation in digital format (Harmony or TVPaint). Stop motion is a welcome addition. Your portfolio should demonstrate a solid understanding of the basic principles of animation. 2D motion graphics and rigged animation are not considered. Your portfolio link — including any passwords — must be visible on your resume and LinkedIn profile. We should not have to hunt for it.

Responsibilities Interns will be assigned:

• Projects ranging from 1 to 5 seconds of hand-drawn 2D animation
• Animating characters that adhere to specific character art and design
• Line movement for animation
• Coloring for animation
• Keyframe illustrations
• In-between drawings

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of animation timing and the basic principles of animation
• Strong draftsmanship and drawing skills
• Deep understanding of the life of the LINE — how to animate lines with intention
• Understanding of SHAPE — how to move shapes to communicate emotion and action
• Thorough understanding of anatomy
• Understanding of herbivores, four-legged locomotion, and animal behavior — or a genuine passion to learn
• Ability to express a wide range of emotions effectively through character
• Fluency in Toon Boom Harmony or TVPaint
• Diligent in researching characters, reference images, and history
• Strong time management — ability to meet assignment deadlines
• Wild creativity and a genuine stretch of imagination
• Unique ability to pose characters with conviction — action poses, movement through space
• Ability to absorb and implement verbal, written, and draw-over feedback effectively
• Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week on actual frame-by-frame drawings
• Currently enrolled as a rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in a BFA program (ideally Animation), or enrolled in a comparable MFA program — enrollment must be verified after acceptance

Nationality & Location

• You may reside anywhere in the world during the summer — our internships are designed for cross-cultural collaboration
• International applications are warmly welcome; conversational English is required for co-working with other interns
• No visa required — but active school enrollment is required
• This internship is eligible for academic credit through your institution
• This internship is unpaid