Summer Intern Layout Artist

This is a Full Time Unpaid Internship

Expand your skillset into the world of animation! Walt Disney Animation Studios
Summer.  Internship Program is an eight-week experience designed for students
studying art, animation, computer graphics, film, and production management. As a
Walt Disney Animation Studios intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work
directly with a Disney mentor as you explore all aspects of art, storytelling, and
filmmaking. This immersive program offers hands-on experience focused on
individual craft and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

The 2016 Summer Intern program will be held at our Burbank, CA studio starting July
Layout Artists work from storyboards and use a film's characters, sets, props and
cameras to stage, block and shoot the film, shot by shot, that audiences will see on the big
screen. A central component of Disney's storytelling process is the work done in Layout.

Reels/portfolios/demonstrated skills should include:

• Layout work that shows one or more sequences of shots in continuity

• A working knowledge of the principles of cinematic staging, blocking, continuity, composition and camera motion

• Strong camera animation and character posing skills

• A working knowledge of Maya and Unix/Linux

• A working knowledge of the posing and animation of CG characters

• Experience with lighting is encouraged

• Experience with EFX and Modeling is a plus

How to Apply:
• Create or update your profile and apply online
• If you are submitting a reel or portfolio visit our Portfolio & Reel Tips FAQs
• Resume
• Reel
• Shot breakdown
• Letter of recommendation from an advisor, faculty or professional alliance

The deadline for applications is March 13, 2016, 12:00 AM PST 

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer