Visual Development Intern - Hybrid, Real Production Exposure

Montserrat; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

DreamWorks Animation invites applications for the Spring 2027 Visual Development Internship in Glendale, CA. The role is part-time (24 hours per week) and in-person (Tue–Thu) from Jan 25 to Apr 1, 2027. Applications close Oct 19, 2026.

You will explore visuals for feature and TV projects and collaborate with production designers and mentors over a 10-week period. Selected interns work closely with story teams, create mood boards, develop concept art, and ensure deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Photoshop.
• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at a College/University (or equivalent), or be a recent graduate (within six months of graduation date).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to work in Glendale, California.
• Ability to provide own relocation, housing and transportation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• For feature animated films and TV animated projects, Visual Development artists imagine and propose ideas for what the animated world should look like based on the story, characters, and action.
• They use reference, illustration, drawing, design skills and animation and 3D tools like Maya to build visuals that convey ideas about how they envision the look of the world.
• The intern will be partnered with a production over the span of 10 weeks working closely with Production Designers and mentors.
• This intern will work through concept designs to final designs by pulling reference, crafting mood boards and designing sets, props, color keys, and more.
• Ask questions, clarify notes, and ensure designs are completed per the feedback provided.
• Ensure deadlines are consistently met and communicate progress of work to supervisors and to appropriate production staff.

Skills

Photoshop

Maya

Blender

ZBrush

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Graduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Maya

Blender

ZBrush

Job description

DreamWorks Animation invites applications for the Spring 2027 Visual Development Internship in Glendale, CA. The role is part-time (24 hours per week) and in-person (Tue–Thu) from Jan 25 to Apr 1, 2027. Applications close Oct 19, 2026.

You will explore visuals for feature and TV projects and collaborate with production designers and mentors over a 10-week period. Selected interns work closely with story teams, create mood boards, develop concept art, and ensure deadlines are met.