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Walt Disney Animation Studios 2D Cleanup Animation Intern, Summer 2025

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Burbank

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Requirements

  • 18 years or older
  • Enrolled in a post-high school educational program (Community College, College, University, Trade, Online School, or equivalent) and returning back to the program for at least one semester post internship.
  • Interns must be fully available for the duration of a 12-week assignment.
  • Several pages of current life drawing from live subjects, both humans and animals
  • Gesture sketches of people and animals in motion
  • Some work based on imagination and original design sensibilities
  • If applicant has an example of an animation assignment that they completed through cleanup, they can submit individual drawing examples (roughs and cleanups for comparison) or the finished animation vs cleanup shot on a reel.
  • Any other clean-up samples such as cleaned up model sheets or scene work (if scene work, please note if drawings are assistant, breakdown or inbetween work).
  • If lacking cleanup experience, a couple of examples of rough character animation, showing understanding of animation principles such as locomotion, arcs and volume control.
  • To apply, you must upload a resume including your school and expected graduation date and a portfolio consisting of your best and latest work according to the criteria listed above. Portfolios may be submitted as a website and/or PDF uploaded via a Googledrive link. If including a reel, you can submit via a video sharing link such as YouTube/Vimeo.

Responsibilities

  • Clean-Up Artists refine the animator’s rough drawings into the final drawings actually seen in the finished film.
  • The consistency of their work crafts the illusion that one artist drew every scene in the film.
  • The clean-up artist must be an excellent draftsperson, demonstrating the ability to interpret an animator’s rough drawings and complete them on model.
  • Clean-Up Artists should have an extensive mastery in figure drawing, anatomy, composition and perspective.
  • As a 2D Cleanup Animation Intern, your program is structured to introduce you to the art of traditional animation, our studio culture, and our production environment providing you with nurturing mentorship with Disney artists.

FAQs

What is the location of the internship?

The internship is located in Burbank, California, United States.

What are the eligibility requirements for the internship?

To be eligible, applicants must be 18 years or older, enrolled in a post-high school educational program and returning for at least one semester after the internship, and available for the entire 12-week program from May to August 2025.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this role is $22.00 per hour.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline for applications is January 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.

What should be included in the portfolio submission?

The portfolio should include several pages of life drawings, gesture sketches, original design work, examples of animation assignments (if applicable), cleaned up model sheets, and additional samples demonstrating animation principles if lacking cleanup experience.

What kind of mentorship will be provided during the internship?

Interns will receive mentorship from Disney artists, with structured guidance in traditional animation, studio culture, and production environment.

Is this internship fully remote or in-person?

The internship is in-person at the Burbank, California studios.

What will my role be as a 2D Cleanup Animation Intern?

As a 2D Cleanup Animation Intern, you will refine rough drawings from animators into final versions, maintaining consistency and demonstrating strong drawing skills.

Are there any benefits associated with this internship?

Yes, select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. More details can be found on the Disney careers website.

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