Intern - Visual Development, Dreamworks Animation

Job Description

Visual Development Intern, DreamWorks Animation (Spring 2025)

Responsibilities

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the

moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make

dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the

world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series,

reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build

immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering

compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the

experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to

success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield

the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators,

who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

In the DreamWorks Internship Program, interns work in an engaging and exciting

environment alongside creative leaders and artists who are committed to building an

inclusive and collaborative culture. Interns are immersed into TV and Feature animated

productions while gaining hands-on experience at our studio. Open to students and

recent grads, we love those who are driven and hungry to learn, are curious and

resourceful, and most importantly, are passionate about animation.

The Internship Program also showcases best-in-class opportunities by offering executive

speaker series, professional/career development workshops, artistic classes, practice art

tests, community outreach opportunities, movie screenings, and much more!

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in

#livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

Spring 2025 Visual Development Internship:
• Applications close: October 14, 2024 at 11:59pm PT
• Program Dates: January 27, 2025 - April 4, 2025
• Time Commitment: Part-Time (24 hours per week required)
• Format: Hybrid (In-Person) or Remote

Job Description

''What would you say you do here?''

For feature animated films, Visual Development artists imagine and propose ideas for

what the animated world should look like based on the story, characters, and action.

They use reference, illustration, drawing, design skills and animation and 3D tools like

Maya to build visuals that convey ideas about how they envision the look of the world.
• The goal of the internship is to experience visual development in a production

environment over the span of 10 weeks.
• The intern will be partnered with a production over the span of 10 weeks

working closely with Production Designers and mentors.
• This intern will work through concept designs to final designs by pulling

reference, crafting mood boards and designing sets, props, color keys, and more.

Qualifications

''What do I need to have in order to do this job?''
• Strong skills in Photoshop
• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at a College/University (or

equivalent), or be a recent graduate (within six months of graduation date)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• For remote internship option, must have own equipment (computer,

headphones, etc.) and stable internet connection
• Forhybrid internship option, must be willing to work in Glendale, California
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and

protocols

''What can I offer?''
• Familiarity with Maya

Hourly Rate: $17.28

Hybrid OR Fully Remote: This position is open to be completed Hybrid, generally

contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week, OR Fully Remote,

contributing from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee's

residence.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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