DreamWorks Artistic Development Intern Summer 2018

Job description

Responsibilities

Now accepting resumes for the Summer Internship Program (full-time, 40 hours per week, paid) with start a date in late May or mid June.

DreamWorks Animation seeks an Intern for the Artistic Development Department in Glendale, CA. As a member of the internal education team the Intern will learn about the studio culture and artistic programming. Intern will develop graphic elements that will be used to promote and market internal events. Intern will also learn how to coordinate and develop various Artistic Development events, classes, lunch lectures, screenings, employee galleries, and more. He/She will prepare and maintain the art studio in support of ongoing and special series classes. Intern will gain knowledge of the animation process as well as the expectations of an entry level position in a production environment.

The Intern will gain knowledge of DreamWorks Animation and the animation industry by attending weekly information sessions throughout the semester.

The Intern will learn about event production and promotions in a studio environment.

The Intern will be encouraged to attend training and Artistic Development classes to learn about the animation pipeline, the software used to create our movies, and the ongoing hands on art practice maintained by many of our artists.

The Intern will have opportunity to meet with artists from departments of interest over the internship to learn about the day to day process for those departments.

The Intern will complete one personal portfolio project in line with career goals and objectives under guidance of the Manager of Artistic Development.

Job Number

40001BR
Posting Category

Internships
Country

United States
Sub-Business

Film Features Animation
About Us

From the award-winning storytellers, artist and innovators at DreamWorks Animation and DreamWorks Animation Television come the beloved characters and stories that come alive on the big and small screens. From films like Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls to original TV series including Trollhunters, Voltron and Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, DreamWorks Animation continues to bring home the laughter, fun and courage to dream.

Visitwww.dreamworksanimation.com to see our latest animated film and television productions.

DreamWorks is a division of NBCUniversal. At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.
State/Province

California
Career Level

Co-op/Intern
Qualifications/Requirements

In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without a Visa or sponsorship.
Desired Characteristics

Art, Animation, Graphic Design, Film Production and/or Communications majors strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of programs like Adobe Photoshop, or additional Adobe-like applications a plus
Basic graphic design skills
Good knowledge of Google Applications or similar office software packages -- Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Gmail, and Google Calendar
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Confident in their ability to interact comfortably with employees at all levels of the organization and demonstrate this through their written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Highly self-motivated individuals who function well in fast-paced, frenetic production based environments.
Comfortable with light lifting and moving of studio equipment.
Experience in a customer service role/industry.
City

Glendale
Notices

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