Pre-Vis/Layout Artist: Artist Development Program

Responsibilities

DreamWorks Animation’s Talent Acquisitions, Artist Management and Diversity & Inclusion teams are collaborating to launch the Artist Development Program, a unique opportunity inclusively targeting underrepresented groups.

The Program
DreamWorks Animation is seeking artists for a new Artistic Development Program at the studio  in Glendale, CA. If you have had limited opportunities to grow your animation experience, if you are re-entering the workforce after an extended period of time off, or have studied Film/Cinema, Animation, Art, or a related focus please submit your application by August 19, 2018. Participants will build upon their current experience in this 12-week program with hands-on training in one of the following production departments:  Animation, Character Effects, Character Technical Direction, Lighting, Pre-visualization / Layout, and Surfacing to prepare them for an assignment on an animated  film at DreamWorks.  

The 12-week program will immerse participants in a full-time production environment where DreamWorks’  artists mentor them to polish their skills to be production ready. Upon completion of the 12 weeks, successful artists will be cast on a production crew.  

Artistic Development Artists will:

• work at a world-class studio and use cutting-edge tools
• contribute to a collaborative environment
• develop artistic work flows and problem-solving skills to meet production expectations

Qualifications/Requirements

• You must be passionate about animation, resourceful, and a team player
  
• Foundational knowledge of computer graphics principles & processes, exposure to third party tools
  
• Experience with CG software such as Maya or Motion builder. Element creation, animation, photoshop, and motion capture experience a plus

• Resume (Please list relevant coursework, software, and/ or independent projects)
  
• Link to your work (portfolio / demo reel)

• Please submit short film or a reel with visual narrative content and/or previz-layout sequences that demonstrate your ability to tell a clear story with the camera and your understanding of cinematic principals
  
• Any projects that demonstrate a creative eye in other areas of the animation process (modeling, rigging, simulation, effects, or character animation)
  
• Examples of your traditional art (photography, sculpture, drawing and/or painting)

Desired Characteristics

What We’re Looking For:
DreamWorks Artist Development Program seeks a broad spectrum of candidates with a passion for animation and unique multicultural perspectives. With an emphasis on inclusion, this program is open to all eligible applicants.

Important Dates
Application Deadline: August 19, 2018 Sunday at 12:59 am Pacific Standard Time
Offer Extended: Mid-September
Estimated Start Date: October 2018