Animation Production Intern, DreamWorks Animation, Fall 2026

NBCUniversal•Glendale, CA

8h•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

DreamWorks Animation is seeking adventurous and driven individuals for their Fall 2026 Animation Production Internship. This program is designed for students and recent graduates passionate about animation, offering an immersive experience in feature and TV productions. Interns will work alongside creative leaders and artists in an inclusive and collaborative environment, gaining hands-on experience with production responsibilities, workflows, and the animation pipeline. The program also includes executive speaker series, professional development workshops, artistic classes, community outreach, and movie screenings.

Requirements

Knowledge of office management software (Excel, Word, Gmail, etc.) is vital.
Candidates should be well organized, highly self-motivated individuals who function well in fast-paced, frenetic production-based environments.
Must be confident and proactive with excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal).
Must feel comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
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.
Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Film/TV, Animation/Illustration, Media Studies, or related majors preferred.
Proven understanding of FlowPro (formerly Shotgrid) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Be assigned to either a feature film or TV production and gain insight into production responsibilities, workflows, and processes.
Observe and learn about the animation pipeline and creative process.
Handle various production activities under the direction of their Production Manager.
Take on new challenges to gain detailed knowledge of the animation industry, animated television or feature pipeline, and workflows.