Summer Intern - Animation Character Artist

Job Description

CG ARTIST - CHARACTER
The Internship Program

Have you wondered how your talents could translate into the world of animation? Walt Disney Animation Studios' Internship Program immerses you within the artistry, technology, and teams behind animated films like Frozen 2, Moana, and Zootopia. Through hands-on mentorship, seminars, craft development and team projects, discover how you can be a part of a studio that has created timeless stories that have touched generations.

Walt Disney Animation Studios Summer Internship Program is a 12 week paid experience designed for students studying art, animation, computer graphics, and film. The 2021 Summer Intern program begins May 2021. Please note, the safety and well-being of our teams is very important to us. We will be determining whether this program will be in-person at our Burbank, CA studio or virtual in the coming months based on government recommendations.

The deadline for applications is January 24, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST.

The CG Character Internship
As a CG Character artist intern, you will be exposed to various departments within our character pipeline. Within your internship program, you will be offered individualized mentorship as you explore the following disciplines:
• Modeling - Characters, humans, animals, creatures
• CG Texturing/Surfacing - Cloth, grooming, prop materials
• Character TD - Rigging, hair and cloth simulation, technical animation
• Layout - CG camera and character blocking for storytelling purposes

Reel Requirements
• Interest in CG Character Departments such as Modeling, Character TDs (rigging, hair cloth simulation, technical animation), Look Development, Layout. Multiple disciplines a plus
• A reel demonstrating your experience and interests in the CG arts
• Working knowledge/understanding of CG software such as Maya, ZBrush, Houdini, StudioPaint, Painter, Renderman, or Photoshop
• Strong eye for visual appeal
• Background in art, animation, or filmmaking a plus
• Scripting (MEL, PERL, CSH) a plus
• Include shot breakdown on your reel if applicable

Am I Eligible?
• 18 years or older
• Enrolled in a post-high school educational program (Community College, College, University, Trade, Online School, or equivalent)

We are committed to providing mentorship and development to emerging talent. We encourage all eligible applicants to apply, including those individuals whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented in the field of Animation, inclusive of race, ethnicity, class, gender identity or expression, ability, and sexual orientation.

How To Apply
• Create or update your profile and apply online
• Resume with month and year of expected graduation date
• Reel in Quicktime and/or website

Deadline for applications is January 24, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r025xj-3-144-161-116-42 in your application.