Character Simulation Intern

Part Time Unpaid Internship
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Our summer internship program is a fun, exciting and education-packed 10 weeks. Each intern is specially selected and placed in a department that best fits their skills and interests. Throughout the 10 weeks they will be mentored and supervised by a Blue Sky professional in that field.

All of the Summer 2019 internships start in early June and end in early August. They are open to all college students whose graduation dates fall within the following time frame: Winter 2018 through Spring 2020. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship by the Company.

CHARACTER SIMULATION

The Character Simulation Artist has a broad range of responsibilities that revolve around running dynamic simulations (garments, hair, skin, muscle) to enhance and support the animated character's performance. Character Simulation interns should have resourceful problem solving skills, strong visual aesthetics, working knowledge of Maya or Houdini, scripting skills (python is a plus), and a practical understanding of dynamic motion in either of the described areas.

Application Requirements:

Cover letter, Resume, PDF per the information below and a reel with simulation examples.

Education
and/or Experience Required:

Pursuing BS or MS in Animation, Fine Arts, Computer Science, Computer Visualization or related studies.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
• Learn to work with modelers to design functional garments that meet the aesthetic needs of the film and technical needs of the software.
• Learn to assign physical properties to the cloth and work with Character TDs to create non-physical controls so they can be animated in an appealing, predictable and efficient way.
• Learn to work closely with animators to achieve the desired performances in shots where the garments appear.
• Shadow team members in Character Simulation and complete learning assignments created for them by the team.

Qualifications:

• General Maya Skills
• Resourcefulness and basic problem solving skills
• Pleasant personality and open to collaborate with others
• Basic understanding or curiosity to understand dynamic systems
• Basic aesthetic sensibility for character and motion

TO APPLY

Please make sure you include the following in your application:

-Resume

-Cover letter

-A separate pdf with a list of the following information:
• Your name
• Your school
• Month/year of your graduation
• Contact information for 3 references
• Link to your website and password (if applicable)
• If apply for multiple departments, list order of preference
• If you currently have the legal right to work within the US

-If you have a demo reel, please make sure to include a link (and password if you have one) in the online application as well as your resume and the separate PDF. Put it in as many places as possible. :)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.