Hair Global Intern

Job Description

“What would you say you do here?”

The Hair Global Development Group is responsible for Hair Template, Workflow and Tool Ownership across departments and shows. This group establishes consistency, efficiency, ownership, and support in the grooming and simulation process.

• The goal of the Hair Global Developer internship will be to introduce candidates to the studio setting and involve them in development of tools for hair, fur and feathers across production on DreamWorks feature films.

• The intern will work closely with the Hair Global Development Group to help become familiarized with hair, fur and feather workflows.

• The intern will focus on the complete cycle of developing one or more tools. With guidance from a mentor, the intern will write the tool(s), run tests in production shots, troubleshoot resulting issues, demo usage to artists, and write documentation.

• The intern may participate in production shot work to familiarize themselves with Dreamworks’ hair, fur, feather tools and workflows.

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)

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must be willing to work in Glendale, California

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

• Experience working with a team to create computer animated shots for a project or short film

• Experience with computer animation software such as Houdini and Maya

• Knowledge of general grooming, simulation and deformer workflows

• Experience with Python

• Familiarity with Maya API, Houdini HDK, and Houdini Digital Asset construction

• Familiarity with C++ and Houdini VEX language

Hourly Rate:  $17.87

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