Technical Direction Intern

Job Description

"What would you say you do here?”

• Observe and assist Technical Directors with writing tools for the production pipeline 

• Craft and develop new software tools and applications to assist artists in large-scale feature animation productions

• Test, debug, and extend existing tools and systems 

• Provide technical support to production artists 

• Provide support for any additional administrative and data-wrangling tasks as needed 

Qualifications

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at a College/University (or equivalent), or be a recent graduate (within six months of graduation date)

• Programming experience

• Strong organizational skills 

• Ability to work independently

• Must be willing to work in Glendale, California.

• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Desired Qualifications 

• Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Visualization or Digital Media (or equivalent) 

• Experience in programming languages such as Python, C++ or JavaScript 

• Computer Graphics

• Experience with project-tracking software such as Jira or equivalent 

• Understanding of digital content creation applications such as Maya, Houdini, and/or Nuke

• Interest in Feature Animation 

• Solid grasp of revision control systems such as Git 

• Familiarity with User Experience (UX) concepts and/or User Interface (UI) design and development

Hourly Rate: $17.87

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.