Illustrator/Animator Internship

About Us:

SlapStik Comedy is an all-comedy entertainment platform featuring digital media, podcasts, a quarterly magazine, and more. We showcase rising and established comedians while providing fresh, humorous content to our audience. With over 32,000 followers on social media and growing, we’re building a one-stop destination for all things comedy.

Position Overview:

We’re seeking talented and creative interns to join our comics and animation team to work as storyboardists, inkists, and colorists for our various projects. As a member of the team, you have the opportunity to explore your creativity in all stages of the pipeline. In addition, we are also looking for pioneers and leaders to help bring us to the next level. If you’re looking for an entry-level job and identify as someone who loves drawing, appreciates feedback, and enjoys a good laugh, this role is for you! This position offers college credit.

Responsibilities:

• Create funny visuals for our comics and animations.
• Collaborate with fellow creatives, illustrators, and animators on projects.
• Incorporate feedback and iterate on designs to meet project goals.
• Review scripts for comedic value.
• Attend weekly team meetings with a webcam on.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and team via email and Microsoft Teams. 

Requirements:

We don’t care whether you went to college, got a degree, dropped out, are still obtaining a degree, or are self-taught. We focus on your personality and skills. Here are some things we look for in a good candidate.

• Available at least 10 hours a week
• Attend meetings every Sunday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm EST
• Fairly skilled in digital art software
• Work independently to meet deadlines
• Flexible team player ready to tackle any challenge
• Strong ability to follow directions and be open to feedback
• Passionate about design, comics, and animation with a goal to build a career in the field
• Enjoys laughter and a fun, creative environment
• Willing to ask questions when unsure

To apply:

Submit your resume, portfolio, and cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit for SlapStik Comedy Entertainment.

We can’t wait to see your creativity shine!