Summer Paid Intern - Cfx Production Development

This is a Full Time Paid Internship

Summer 2026 CFX Production Development Internship:
• Applications close: March 16, 2026 at 11:59pm PT
• Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2026
• Time Commitment: Full-Time (40 hours per week required)
• Format: In Person

Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”

The Character Effects department at DreamWorks Animation is responsible for both the set up and shot simulation of cloth, fur, hair, foliage, feathers, props, and other simulations as necessary on various projects. The Character Effects Production Development team oversees and maintains the common CFX workflows and tools used by all productions, with members specializing in artistry, engineering, and pipeline.
• The goal of the CFX Production Development internship will be to introduce candidates to the studio setting and involve them in development of tools for CFX shot production on DreamWorks feature films.
• The intern will work closely with the CFX Production Development team to help become familiarized with CFX workflows and techniques.
• The intern will focus on the complete cycle of developing one or more tools. With guidance from a mentor, the intern will write the tool(s), run tests in production shots, troubleshoot resulting issues, demo usage to CFX Artists, and write documentation.
• The intern may participate in production shot work to familiarize themselves with Dreamworks’ Character Effects tools and workflow.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at a College/University (or equivalent), or be a recent graduate (within six months of graduation date)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be willing to work in Glendale, California
• Ability to provide own relocation, housing and transportation
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Desired Qualifications
“What can I offer?”
• Experience with computer animation software such as Maya and Houdini
• Familiarity with Maya API, Houdini HDK, and Houdini Digital Asset construction
• Experience with Python, C++, Houdini VEX language
• Experience working with a team to create computer animated shots for a project or short film
• Knowledge of general simulation and deformer workflows