Chicago Launchpad Internship 2025 | CG

1 Week ago • Upto 1 Years • Miscellaneous

Job Summary

Job Description

Framestore Chicago is seeking VFX interns for a 4-month paid internship (June 9, 2025 - September 26, 2025). The program focuses on skill development in a production environment, including mentorship, project involvement, and collaboration with experienced artists. Interns will work on various CG disciplines (FX, Generalists, Modeling, Lighting, Texture, Look Dev), attend project reviews, and receive creative briefings. The internship operates on a hybrid model, requiring internet access for remote work and commutable distance to the Chicago studio for onsite days. The hourly rate is $21.
Must have:
  • Good working knowledge of Houdini and/or Maya
  • Working knowledge of Arnold (or comparable rendering platforms)
  • Ability to interpret and follow reference material
  • Familiarity with Linux systems (or eagerness to learn)
  • US work authorization
  • Availability for 40 hours/week
Perks:
  • Paid internship ($21/hour)
  • Mentorship program
  • Hybrid work model

Job Details

Job description

Framestore Chicago is looking for the next generation of VFX talent with a passion for CG (in any of the following discipline - FX, Generalists, Modeling, Lighting, Texture, Look Dev) to take part in a 4-month paid internship working in our award winning CG team.


Our internship program is focused on developing the candidates skills in a production environment. You will be matched with a mentor who will provide instruction and regular reviews of your work, in addition to inclusion in the day-to-day workings of our CG team. You will work alongside experienced artists, attend project reviews, and take creative briefings.


The internship will start on June 9, 2025 and finish on September 26, 2025.

Deadline for applications is end of day (PST) March 31, 2025.


To apply for this internship please put together a cover letter and a portfolio demonstrating your best CG work. If you have a particular passion for an area of CG, please let us know in your cover letter and show this in your reel. 


Internships will be conducted in a hybrid model. Please make sure you have internet access for your remote days and that you are within a commutable distance to the Chicago studio for onsite days. 


Internships are paid at $21 per hour. Candidates must have current work authorization for the USA and be available to work 40 hours a week. No financial relocation assistance will be offered.

Job requirements

  • A good working knowledge of Houdini and/or Maya

  • Working knowledge of Arnold (or comparable rendering platforms)

  • Ability to interpret and follow reference material to create clean, highly detailed and accurate results per your discipline

  • Familiarity with Linux systems (or eagerness to learn)

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Framestore combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences.

Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations. We create pixel-perfect images for blockbuster films and TV, iconic advertising campaigns and innovative immersive projects.

Our portfolio of work is underpinned by an industry-leading expertise in VFX and has resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs as well as a record number of Cannes Lions awards, which all cement our position at the forefront of innovation.

We have studios in London, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mumbai, Melbourne. Visit our website for current vacancies in film, advertising and immersive: https://www.framestore.com/careers 

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