Talent Development Artist - Apprentice Animator
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 1/5/2015 11:03:00 AM PST
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The Apprentice Program
Join us for an opportunity to experience the art of animation and be a part of Walt Disney Animation Studios. The Talent Development Apprentice Program is an immersive experience available for recent college graduates within three years of graduation for a 3, 6, or 12 month paid position. Under the guidance of a Disney Mentor, the Talent Development Apprentice Program offers a unique opportunity to hone and understand skills, refine and strengthen key disciplines, and engage in a real-time production environment.
The Apprentice Program is based in Burbank, California, and begins January 2015. The deadline for applications is January 2nd, 2015 at 11:59PM PST
The Apprentice Animator
Animators are responsible for bringing characters to life. As an animation trainee, your animation reel demonstrates your understanding of animation principles such as timing, clear staging, squash and stretch, anticipation and follow-through, and secondary action. Prior training should cover anatomy, perspective and composition, including solving problems in weight, balance, movement, space, construction and proportion.
Reels/portfolios/demonstrated skills should include:
• Acting, Acting, Acting! A reel should consist of a broad range of acting exercises: Pantomime, Dialogue, Walk Cycle, Weight
• Focus different styles of emoting: Subtle to broad moments, Comedic to dramatic
• Reels should also focus on a diversity of character personalities to create entertaining and emotionally driven believable performances
• Strong traditional animation skills and Maya/3d software preferred
The deadline for applications is January 2nd, 2015 at 11:59PM PST
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.