Look Development Intern

3 Months ago • Upto 1 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

The Look Development Intern at Walt Disney Animation Studios will focus on creating materials, textures, and grooms for 3D characters and environments. Responsibilities include manipulating materials to achieve specific art direction, interpreting and executing aesthetic elements from visual development artwork, physically painting textures, and solving problems collaboratively. Proficiency with software like Maya, Photoshop, Mari, and Substance is a plus. The 12-week paid internship (May-August 2025) is based in Vancouver, Canada and is part of a program offering mentorship, educational seminars, and hands-on projects. Successful candidates will demonstrate a keen eye, strong critical thinking skills, and experience in image deconstruction. This internship is open to BC residents only who are eligible to work in Canada.
Must have:
  • Experience manipulating materials
  • Ability to interpret visual development artwork
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Maya, Photoshop, Mari, Substance
  • Collaborative work skills
Good to have:
  • Procedural instancing or groom experience
  • Understanding of shaders and PBR
  • Scripting experience
  • UNIX/Linux environment knowledge
Perks:
  • Paid internship
  • Mentorship
  • Educational seminars
  • Hands-on projects
  • Networking opportunities

Job Details

Job Summary:

The Internship Program

Have you wondered how your skills and talents could translate into the world of Animation? Our internship program dives into the craft, technology and operations behind our animated films while developing your skills and connecting you to industry mentors. You'll learn what it means to be a part of a collaborative team and how your unique talents can grow within our studio. Find yourself immersed in hands-on projects and learning guided by our artists, technologists and production leaders. 

Walt Disney Animation Studios Summer Internship Program is a 12 week paid experience designed for students studying art, animation, computer graphics, and film. This role will be based onsite at our Vancouver studio.

Am I Eligible?

  • At the time of application, must be either enrolled in an accredited college/university or within 6 months of graduation. 

  • This internship will be based in Vancouver, B.C. for 12 weeks May-August 2025. Interns must be available for the duration of a 12-week assignment.

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 

  • Open to B.C. residents only who currently have the right to work in Canada.

For our 2025 programs, we are committed to providing mentorship and development. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ production internship program provides emerging talent with an immersive view of Animation through educational seminars on craft and filmmaking, and individual and collective projects. 

The Look Development Internship

Look Development Artists focus on creating the materials, textures, and grooms that define the look of 3D characters and environments. We are looking for artists that have a great eye and exceptional critical thinking skills with regards to image deconstruction.

Reels/portfolios/demonstrated skills should include:

  • Experience manipulating materials to achieve a specific Art Direction

  • Ability to interpret and execute key aesthetic elements from visual development artwork into an asset 

  • Demonstrated ability to physically paint

  • Strong problem solving skills

  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment

  • Proficiency with Maya, Photoshop, Mari, Substance, or equivalent 3D and 2D tools - This is a plus 

  • Experience with procedural instancing or groom is a plus

  • Understanding of shaders and physically based rendering a plus

  • Experience/Enthusiasm to scripting a plus

  • Knowledge of UNIX/Linux environment a plus

How to Apply:

  • Create or update your profile and apply online

  • Resume with month and year of expected graduation date 

  • Portfolio in PDF and/or website (don’t forget to include your password, if applicable)

 

Deadline for applications is Feb 28th, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. 

 

This position is part of , which supports post-secondary students by providing experiential learning opportunities in animation, video, games, visual effects, and XR. As a part of this program, participating students will benefit from customized orientation workshops, e-learning resources, mentoring support, and the opportunity to start building their own professional network in the creative technology industry. Subsidy funding for this position is made available through the (SWPP) funding grant administered by the .
 

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


The pay rate for this role in British Columbia, Canada is $25.00 CAD per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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