Technical Direction Intern, DreamWorks, Spring 2023
Job Description
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!
DreamWorks Animation is seeking a qualified intern to join our Technical Direction team. Through this internship, the individual will gain firsthand experience working in a fast-paced, creative environment while being exposed to various production workflows and strategies.
If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!
Spring 2023 Technical Direction Internship:
RESPONSIBILITIES: "What would you say you do here?”
Observe and assist Technical Directors with writing tools for the production pipeline
Craft and develop new software tools and applications to assist artists in large-scale feature animation productions
Test, debug, and extend existing tools and systems
Provide technical support to production artists
Provide support for any additional administrative and data-wrangling tasks as needed
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: “What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
Programming experience
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently
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 willing to work in Glendale, California.
Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS: “What can I offer?”
Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Visualization or Digital Media (or equivalent)
Experience in programming languages such as Python, C++ or JavaScript
Computer Graphics and web development experience
Experience with project-tracking software such as Jira or equivalent
Understanding of digital content creation applications such as Maya, Houdini, and/or Nuke
Interest in Feature Animation
Solid grasp of revision control systems such as Git
Familiarity with User Experience (UX) concepts and/or User Interface (UI) design and development
Additional Information
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