2026 Canada Summer Internships

Animation, Sledgehammer Games

Updated on 11/12/2025

Activision-Blizzard

Activision-Blizzard

No salary listed

Toronto, ON, Canada

In Person

In-person internships; relocation option for those 150km+ from Toronto office.

Job Title:

2026 Canada Summer Internships - Animation - Sledgehammer Games

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 the2026 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience.We’llprovide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directlyimpactthe team you are contributing to.  

Player Profile

  • Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education or graduate program

  • GraduatingMay2026 – July 2027  

  • Available toparticipatein a 12-week internship startingmid-May

  • CurrentlyresidinginCanadaor open torelocatingoneself toCanada

  • Exhibits learning agility;has the ability tothink 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,seeksto learn, andis able tomanage time effectively

  • Applicants must apply with a resumeand a link to theirportfolio/reelto be considered

Internship Opportunities

All internships will be conducted in-person.Hosting managers willdeterminewhen and how often interns work in the office.Interns living150km+ away from the office location will have theoptionto optintorelocation services.

Animation Intern:In this role,you'llwork 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'llcollaborate 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)

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,technologyand entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crushand 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 environmentWe aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrivein order toconnect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical,emotionaland financial well-being for ‘Every World’ -we’vegot our employees covered!

Thevideogameindustry 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 allqualifications? 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 againston the basis ofdisability.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonableassistanceto 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[email protected]General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.