Visual Development Intern
Dreamworks Animation
Posted on 10/7/2025

NBCUniversal
Compensation Overview
$17.87/hr
Glendale, CA, USA
Hybrid
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
Job Description
“What would you say you do here?”
For feature animated films, Visual Development artists imagine and propose ideas for what the animated world should look like based on the story, characters, and action. They use reference, illustration, drawing, design skills and animation and 3D tools like Maya to build visuals that convey ideas about how they envision the look of the world.
The goal of the internship is to experience visual development in a production environment over the span of 10 weeks.
The intern will be partnered with a production over the span of 10 weeks working closely with Production Designers and mentors.
This intern will work through concept designs to final designs by pulling reference, crafting mood boards and designing sets, props, color keys, and more.
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)
Strong skills in Photoshop
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?”
Familiarity with Maya
Hourly Rate: $17.87
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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