Summer Intern - CG Generalist - Character

Job Description

CG Generalist - Character Intern, Disney Animation - Summer 2024

The Internship Program

Have you wondered how your skills and talents could translate into the world of animation? Our Internship Program dives into the craft, technology, and operations behind our animated films while developing your skills and connecting you to industry mentors. You'll learn what it means to be a part of a collaborative team and how your unique talents can grow within our studio. Find yourself immersed in hands-on projects and learning guided by our artists, technologists, and production leaders.

Am I Eligible?
• 18 years or older
• Enrolled in a post-high school educational program (Community College, College, University, Trade, Online School, or equivalent) and returning back to the program for at least one semester post internship.
• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are May-August 2024. Interns must be fully available for the duration of a 12-week assignment.
• Please note, the safety and well-being of our teams is very important to us. Based on government recommendations, we will determine if this program will be in-person at our Burbank, CA studio or virtual in the coming months.

For our 2024 programs, we are committed to providing mentorship and development. Walt Disney Animation Studios' production internship program provides emerging talent with an immersive view of Animation through educational seminars on craft and filmmaking, and individual and collective projects.

The CG Character Internship

Location: Burbank, CA

Job Summary

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 - Greyscales and wireframes of humans, animals, and 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
• CG Animation - character performance and acting

Key Qualifications
• Interest in CG Character Departments such as Modeling, CG Texturing/Surfacing, Character TD, Layout, and CG Animation.
• 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, Python, C++) a plus
• Familiar with Linux systems a plus

How To Apply

To apply, you must upload a resume including your school and expected graduation date and the below:
• Please submit a website, portfolio, or reel (max length 2 min) to demonstrate your interest and experience in the listed disciplines
• Include shot breakdown on your reel if applicable

Deadline for applications is on January 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The pay rate for this role in Burbank is $21.70 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

The pay rate for this role in Burbank is $21.70 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Disney Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to our 62nd animated feature, Wish, releasing November 2023. Among the studio's timeless creations are Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, and Encanto.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv2j50-216-73-216-136-42 in your application.