Feature Tech Direction Intern: Build Tools for Animation

NBCUniversal; California; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DreamWorks Animation seeks a Technical Direction Intern to assist in developing and supporting production tools for feature animation in a collaborative, creative environment.

Responsibilities include observing and assisting Technical Directors, crafting new software tools for artists, testing and debugging tools, and providing production support. Eligible candidates are pursuing or recently completed degrees and must be based in the US.

Qualifications

• Programming experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Pursuing or recent graduate in relevant field; 18+.
• Knowledge of Python, C++, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist Technical Directors with writing tools for the production pipeline.
• Craft and develop new software tools 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

Python

C++

JavaScript

Education

Major in Computer Science / Visualization (or equivalent)

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

18 years of age or older

Tools

Jira

Git

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Job description

DreamWorks Animation seeks a Technical Direction Intern to assist in developing and supporting production tools for feature animation in a collaborative, creative environment.

Responsibilities include observing and assisting Technical Directors, crafting new software tools for artists, testing and debugging tools, and providing production support. Eligible candidates are pursuing or recently completed degrees and must be based in the US.