Summer Intern - Marvel Studios, Production Technology

This is a Full Time Unpaid Internship


Marvel Studios has created one of the most powerful brands by bringing memorable, life-changing storytelling to the World through incredible characters like Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and Black Panther. The Marvel Cinematic Universe multi-film franchises have redefined the genre by building a universe filled with creativity, innovation and collaboration. At Marvel Studios, you will be part of a team that helps propel our legacy into the future with a vision as far-reaching as our characters, worlds and stories.

As part of the Marvel Studios Production Technology team, you'll be joining a group of seasoned, dedicated technologists supporting these world class productions, developing the next generation of production pipeline technology, as well as solving a range of interesting problems in innovative ways in an exciting and dynamic environment.

We're looking for a motivated, hard working individual who is enthusiastic and willing to take on a range of tasks in the support of our Visual Effects and Post-Production departments.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and develop archiving tools for Marvel Visual Effects databases.
• Develop automation scripts in Python.
• GUI Design for applications.
• Develop Python tools and support production needs.
• Troubleshoot technical bugs and workflow problems.
• Support software engineers as well as the Visual Effects and Post-Production departments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with Python, Shell, and other scripting.
• Experience supporting OS X, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
• Strong problem solving abilities.
• The ability to analyze and prioritize production needs and tasks.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Databases.
• Familiarity with Filemaker Pro.
• Familiarity with Shotgun.
• A basic understanding of the Visual Effects process.
• Experience developing for 2D and 3D applications such as Nuke and Maya.
• Prior internships and/or classes in Visual Effects or Post-Production a plus.

Required Education

Sophomore, Junior or Senior level undergraduate student or Graduate level pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Additional Information:

Internship Eligibility:
• At the time of application, must 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 the past 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must provide full work availability
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
• Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)

Program Length:
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2020 - August/September 2020. Interns must be available to work full-time for the duration of the internship.

About Marvel Studios:

Marvel Studios has created one of the most powerful brands by bringing memorable, life-changing storytelling to the world through incredible characters like Iron Man, Thor, Black Panther and Captain America. The Marvel Cinematic Universe multi-film franchises have redefined the genre in building a universe filled with creativity, innovation and collaboration. At Marvel Studios, you will be part of a team that helps propel our legacy into the future with a vision as far-reaching as our stories.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Marvel Studios, which is part of a business segment we call Marvel Studios.

Marvel Studios LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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