Job Posting Title:

Walt Disney Animation Studios Visual Development Intern, Summer 2025

Req ID:

10105190

Job Description:

The Internship Program

Have you wondered how your skills could translate into the world of animation? Our Internship Program dives into the craft, technology, and operations behind our animated films while developing your skills and connecting you to industry mentors. You'll learn what it means to be a part of a collaborative team and how your outstanding talents can grow within our studio. Find yourself immersed in hands-on projects and learning guided by our artists, technologists, and production leaders.

Am I Eligible?

18 years or olderEnrolled in a post-high school educational program (Community College, College, University, Trade, Online School, or equivalent) and returning back to the program for at least one semester post internship.Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are May-August 2025. Interns must be fully available for the duration of a 12-week assignment.The Intern Program is based in our Burbank, California studios and will start in May 2025

For our 2025 programs, we are committed to providing mentorship and development. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ production internship program provides emerging talent with an immersive view of Animation through educational seminars on craft and filmmaking, and individual and collective projects.

The Visual Development Internship

Visual Development Artists provide the foundation for all the visuals in our films. They provide designs for characters, environments, costume, color, and cinematography. They inform story through drawings and paintings that depict mood, atmosphere, and staging. Artists are also often called upon to provide inspiration for projects in development that illustrate visual potential and excitement. This program is intended to provide you an immersive look into this creative process while pairing you with mentors from our talented Art department.

Portfolio Requirements:

Website and/or uploaded PDF portfolio (PDF can be uploaded via Googledrive link) Character and/or environmental designs in a range of styles and archetypes, all with specific and clear personality, storytelling, and appeal Work that demonstrates a wide range of techniques, from classical to stylized with strong sense of composition, color theory, and narrative (preferably with characters interacting in the environments) Life drawings and sketches a plus

How to Apply:

Upload Resume with month and year of expected graduation date Upload Portfolio as a website and/or PDF uploaded via Googledrive link

Deadline for applications is January 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST.

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, California is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

WDAS Burbank

Job Posting Primary Business:

WDAS Burbank

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-11-01