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WDI Visual Effects Design Intern, Spring 2025

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Glendale, +1

Requirements

  • - Proficiency in Maya, Nuke, Adobe Creative Suite 3 or above.
  • - Working knowledge of various software including, Unreal, Houdini, Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Premier.
  • - Experience with film and video editing, digital compositing, color correction, and digital media formats and compression.
  • - Design experiences in 2D graphics.
  • - Knowledge of various post-production formats in both film and video post-production process.
  • - Ability to script and write software for new tools (Scripting in Python).
  • - Experience with media servers and projection mapping (e.g. Dataton Watchout).
  • - Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or recently graduated within the past 6 months from an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring in Digital Media, Computer Science or related field.
  • - Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
  • - Be at least 18 years of age.
  • - Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
  • - Possess unrestricted work authorization.
  • - Provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area.
  • - Have reliable transportation to/from work.

Responsibilities

  • Build and improve visual media through use of 2D and 3D toolsets such as Adobe After Effects, Maya, Unreal, Nuke, Houdini.
  • Support Artist workflows through scripting and tool writing.
  • Help to ingest files from various vendors.
  • Learn Disney production techniques and workflow from staff level designers and above.
  • Assist in the editorial process.
  • Provide rendering and quality control of show files using department render facilities.

FAQs

What is the job title for this internship?

The job title is WDI Visual Effects Design Intern, Spring 2025.

Where is the internship located?

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

What is the duration of the internship?

The approximate dates of the internship are from January 2025 through June 2025.

What are the required qualifications for this internship?

Candidates must be currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or recently graduated within the past 6 months with a degree in Digital Media, Computer Science, or a related field.

What technical skills are essential for this internship?

Proficiency in Maya, Nuke, and Adobe Creative Suite 3 or above is required, along with a working knowledge of software like Unreal, Houdini, and Adobe After Effects.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this role is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate-level students.

Are there any specific eligibility requirements?

Yes, candidates must be at least 18 years old, must not have completed one year of employment on a Disney internship or program, possess unrestricted work authorization, and provide their own housing in the Glendale, CA, area.

Is scripting experience preferred for this internship?

Yes, the ability to script and write software for new tools, particularly in Python, is preferred.

Do I need to have transportation for this internship?

Yes, you must have reliable transportation to and from work for the internship.

Will I learn about Disney production techniques during the internship?

Yes, interns will have the opportunity to learn Disney production techniques and workflows from staff-level designers and above.

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