Lighting Artist Intern - Feature Animation

NBCUniversal; California; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive speaker series

Career development workshops

Artistic classes

Practice art tests

Community outreach opportunities

Movie screenings

Job summary

DreamWorks Animation invites applications for the Spring 2027 Feature Lighting Internship. Interns will work in an engaging environment alongside leaders and artists on feature productions, gaining hands-on experience in the lighting pipeline.

Open to students and recent grads who are curious, resourceful, and motivated to learn, with a passion for animation. The role is in-person in Glendale, CA, with hybrid options and a $18.47 hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree (or recent graduate within six months).
• Passion for lighting in feature animation and a desire to learn all aspects of the lighting pipeline.
• Curiosity and teamwork for collaborative workflows.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to work in Glendale, California.
• Ability to relocate, housing and transportation as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with CG Supervisor and Lead Lighter to achieve the visual target for lighting tasks and address lighting notes.
• Responsible for taking shots to completion.
• Works well with others and fosters a good working atmosphere.
• Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise.
• Organizes and documents lighting tools, scripts, or processes as needed.
• Collaborates with other departments for timely integration of elements into shots.
• Manages individual shot load based on the schedule to meet timelines.
• Attends dailies, lighting launches and other meetings as required.
• Informs CG Supervisor of shot issues.
• Participates in testing of new technologies as required.

Skills

Lighting teamwork

Curiosity

Teamwork

Relocation willingness

US work authorization

Education

Pursuing degree

Recent graduate (within six months)

Job description

DreamWorks Animation invites applications for the Spring 2027 Feature Lighting Internship. Interns will work in an engaging environment alongside leaders and artists on feature productions, gaining hands-on experience in the lighting pipeline.

Open to students and recent grads who are curious, resourceful, and motivated to learn, with a passion for animation. The role is in-person in Glendale, CA, with hybrid options and a $18.47 hourly rate.