Feature Tech Direction Intern

DreamWorks Animation; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Paid internship

Job summary

DreamWorks Animation seeks a Technical Direction Intern to assist in developing and supporting production tools for feature animation in a collaborative environment. This Spring 2027 internship is in person in Glendale, CA, with hybrid options.

The role observes and assists Technical Directors, crafts new software tools for artists, tests and debugs tools, and provides production support in a fast-paced creative environment.

Qualifications

• Programming experience is required.
• Strong organizational skills are needed.
• Ability to work independently is expected.
• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree (or recent graduate).
• Must be 18 years or older and able to work in Glendale, CA.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Ability to relocate, arrange housing and transportation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support additional administrative and data-wrangling tasks as needed.

Skills

Programming experience

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Age 18+

Willing to work in Glendale, CA

Own relocation, housing and transport

Authorized to work in the UnitedStates

Python

C++

JavaScript

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Jira

Education

Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree or recent graduate

Tools

Jira

Job description

DreamWorks Animation seeks a Technical Direction Intern to assist in developing and supporting production tools for feature animation in a collaborative environment. This Spring 2027 internship is in person in Glendale, CA, with hybrid options.

The role observes and assists Technical Directors, crafts new software tools for artists, tests and debugs tools, and provides production support in a fast-paced creative environment.