Feature Lighting Intern, DreamWorks Animation, Spring 2027

NBCUniversal•Glendale, CA

1d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

DreamWorks Animation is seeking adventurous and growth-minded individuals for their Spring 2027 Feature Lighting Internship. This program immerses interns in feature animated productions, providing hands-on experience alongside creative leaders and artists. The studio values diverse experiences, frequent communication, transparency, and trust, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture. Interns will gain experience in an engaging environment and participate in various development opportunities, including executive speaker series, workshops, artistic classes, and movie screenings. The program is open to students and recent graduates who are driven, curious, resourceful, and passionate about animation.

Requirements

Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at a College/University (or equivalent), or being a recent graduate (within six months of graduation date).
Passion for working as part of a lighting team in feature animation.
Desire to learn all aspects of the lighting pipeline.
Curiosity and teamwork.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be willing to work in Glendale, California.
Ability to provide own relocation, housing and transportation.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Some understanding of the lighting process, including rendering and compositing as well as the tools and skills required to be a lighting artist.

Responsibilities

Works closely with CG Supervisor and Lead Lighter to achieve the visual target for assigned shots or lighting tasks and address all lighting notes.
Responsible for taking shots to completion.
Works well with others and fosters a good working atmosphere.
Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise.
As needed, organizes and documents any lighting tools, scripts, or processes.
Collaborates with other departments for timely integration of elements into assigned shots.
Manages individual shot load based on the schedule to meet timelines.
Attends dailies, lighting launches and any other team or department meetings as required.
Responsible for informing CG Supervisor of any shot issues.
Participates in the testing of new technologies as required.