An Animation Technician internship consists of real-world work assisting in the production of an animated feature film. Our interns work with our Animation Technician Team to write production-specific programs that support animation character rigs through the creative process. We are looking for students who possess strong coding and scripting skills, a knack for problem solving and customer service, and work well in a collaborative environment. **Responsibilities:** + Work with Tech Leads to assess, diagnose and fix technical issues specific to the character rigs being used by character animators in production + Ensure that the result functions in accordance with performance specifications including, where applicable, user interface and robustness. Review and revise as instructed + Provide technical support to character animators + Maintain and improve completed results + Produce author-related documentation **Qualifications:** + Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages. + Desire to work in a collaborative, fluid environment with tasks that frequently change + Well-developed communication skills allowing for smooth, results-oriented interactions with different personalities and levels of capability + Familiarity with 3D software pkgs like Houdini, Maya, Katana, RenderMan, etc + Programming experience in C/C++ helpful to have + Experience in Unix/Linux systems + You are available to work full-time Mon 6.2.25 - Fri 8.22.25 + You already possess the legal right to work in the United States **Eligibility:** **Traditional Academic Paths:** + Minimally a junior in college working towards a bachelors or masters in computer science, computer engineering, computer graphics, digital art or a related field + Recent grads within the first year after graduation are eligible to apply **Less Traditional Professional Paths:** + Career Transition: Those with a minimum of 5 years post-college graduation and whose professional experiences in a work/academic environment differ vastly from animation, VFX, gaming, and other computer graphics-focused industries + Armed Forces: Those who have served in the armed forces and are in a retraining program + Home Schooled: Those who are self-taught via an alternative educational path **Visa Sponsorship:** + Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor student/intern visas at this time. **Submission Process and Application Materials: (Please Read Carefully):** + Attach a single PDF file containing your cover letter and your resume. + In submitting your application, you are agreeing to the terms of our Submission Release Form. Without this, we are unable to consider your application. **APPLICATION DEADLINE:** Sunday, February 2, 2025 The pay rate for this internship in Emeryville is $25.00 per hour. **Job ID:** R-03854 **Location:** Emeryville,California **Job Posting Company:** Pixar Animation Studios The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.