Animation Technician Intern - Summer 2025 Job at Pixar Animation Studios, Emeryville, CA

UTlPenZsL1oyaG1uUDNYK3B6WHFzMlR1RXc9PQ==
  • Pixar Animation Studios
  • Emeryville, CA

Job Description

Job Summary:

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:

  • Programming experience in C/C++ and/or a scripting language such as Python
  • 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
  • A basic sense of aesthetics and understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, lighting, texture, and form
  • Familiarity with 3D software pkgs like Houdini, Maya, Katana, RenderMan, etc
  • 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 Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Summer work, Visa sponsorship, Sunday,

Similar Jobs

Jobconversion, LLC

Remote Data Entry & Admin Assistant Flexible Hours Job at Jobconversion, LLC

 ...A reputable remote work company is seeking data entry clerks for a flexible work-from-home position. Ideal candidates will have accurate typing skills, a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute, and be proficient in basic PC skills. The pay ranges from $16 to $30 per... 

Bourns

Marketing Engineer Job at Bourns

 ...SUMMARY OF POSITION: The role of Marketing Engineer has global responsibility within the Protection Division. The Marketing Engineer is responsible for creating marketing collateral that best represents the division, working with MARCOM and the Product lines to help... 

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis - Ascension

General Surgery - Physician Job at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis - Ascension

 ...cultural and recreational opportunities including professional sports that will appeal to every family member. About Ascension Medical...  ..., veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in... 

Printfly Corporation

Creative Director - Rapid Ad & Social Media Content Creation Job at Printfly Corporation

 ...of Rapid Ad Creation with strong social media management experience to lead the...  ...across paid social, organic social, and digital campaigns Analyze campaign and social...  ...This is an onsite role in Northeast Philadelphia. Remote work will not be considered.... 

Hogarth

Creative Director Job at Hogarth

 ...Creative Director (Creative Director in Writing) Join to apply for the Creative Director role at Hogarth Direct message the job poster from Hogarth Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the...