Graphic Art Internship – Summer 2010
About Pixar
Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, WALL-E and most recently, Up. The Northern California studio has won 21 Academy Awards® and its ten films have grossed more than $5 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The next film release from Disney/Pixar is Toy Story 3 (June 18, 2010).
Application Deadline
Term: Summer 2010 (June – Aug.)
The deadline for submissions is Sunday, March 28, 2010 by 5:00PM PST.
Who Should Apply
To be eligible for an internship at Pixar, you must be in or have completed at least your Junior year of college, be a graduate student, or have graduated the year the internship commences.
Summary of Position
Pixar’s Graphic Artists provide graphic art, design and support to feature films and related projects. Interns will execute still and motion graphics that enhance set and character elements that support general aesthetic of films and related projects.
Pixar offers an exciting internship program intended to give students valuable hands-on experience and exposure to our unique production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn from working professionals.
Responsibilities
During our 12-week internship, Graphic Artist Interns will work in collaboration with Mentors and the Art Department, while gaining valuable feature film experience. Interns will be expected to do the following:
- Provide art, design and graphic artistry to feature films and related projects
- Gain knowledge about the Pixar art process, as well as the entire production pipeline
- Research and collect reference that inspire designs and techniques
- Create and utilize both still and motion graphics, conceptualize, design and implement graphic elements consistent with the style and quality of the film
- Create rough designs for review, revision and Production Designer approval, while learning consistency, versatility and speed throughout the design process
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Working towards a degree or certificate in graphic design and/or illustrative design
- Knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to adapt and work in different styles, both quickly and collaboratively
- Open to direction and able to embrace change
- Must have a sample flatwork portfolio displaying strength graphic design. If you have work demonstrating your illustration experience, please include samples in your portfolio.
- Organized and detail oriented, with the ability to work quickly and collaboratively
- A great attitude and strong work ethic
Submission Process
- Apply online with your resume and cover letter
- Please ensure that you have agreed to the Terms at the end of the on-line application. You will not be able to continue without this affirmation. By agreeing, you are agreeing to the terms of the Submission Release.
- Once you have completed your application, please send your hard copy resume, cover letter, and sample flatwork portfolio to the address below. Your portfolio should display not only an exhibit of the finished product, but samples that demonstrate the progression that led to the final product.
Pixar Animation Studios
Attn: Graphic Art Internship
1200 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
(Please do not upload your material onto this site–follow instructions above.)
- Due to the high volume of submissions, we’re not able to provide feedback and/or return materials. Please do not send originals.
- You will receive an email acknowledging the successful receipt of your on-line application. Depending on the amount of applicants, we’re generally able to make final hiring decisions approximately 4-5 weeks after the posted deadline date. If we are interested in pursuing you for the position, we will contact you directly to further discuss.
- Please note that we do not accept any submissions at the Security Kiosk. Please mail in all submissions. Due to the quantity of submissions we receive, we are unable to personally confirm receipt of packages.
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