Feature Technical Direction Intern, DreamWorks Animation, Spring Job at DreamWorks Animation, Glendale, CA

  • DreamWorks Animation
  • Glendale, CA

Job Description



DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

In the DreamWorks Internship Program, interns work in an engaging and exciting environment alongside creative leaders and artists who are committed to building an inclusive and collaborative culture. DreamWorks Animation seeks a Technical Direction Intern to assist in developing and supporting production tools for feature animation in a collaborative, creative environment.

The Internship Program also showcases best-in-class opportunities by offering executive speaker series, professional/career development workshops, artistic classes, practice art tests, community outreach opportunities, movie screenings, and much more!

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork! 

Job Description



Spring 2027 Feature Technical Direction Internship: 

  • Applications close: October 19, 2026 at 11:59pm PT

  • Program Dates: January 25 - April 2, 2027

  • Time Commitment: Full-Time (40 hours per week required)

  • Format: In Person

Responsibilities: “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

  • Support additional administrative and data-wrangling tasks as needed

Qualifications



Basic

Qualifications

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

  • Programming experience

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Ability to work independently

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

  • Must be 18 years of age or older

  • Must be willing to work in Glendale, California

  • Ability to provide own relocation, housing and transportation

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

Desired

Qualifications

: “What can I offer?”

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

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

  • Knowledge of 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: $18.47

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Additional Information



As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, 3 days per week

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