About the role
Company Overview
DreamWorks Animation is a growth-minded studio and one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning animated films and series. We tell stories about unconventional heroes who make dreams come true, pushing to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds. We value the diverse, non-traditional paths and experiences our community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators bring to the table, and we believe transparency, trust, and frequent communication yield the best work.
Internship Program Overview
The DreamWorks Internship Program places interns into Feature animated productions to gain hands-on experience in an engaging and exciting environment alongside creative leaders and artists. The program showcases best-in-class opportunities including executive speaker series, professional and career development workshops, artistic classes, practice art tests, community outreach opportunities, movie screenings, and more.
Position Details
- Role: Spring 2027 Feature Modeling Internship
- Applications Close: October 26, 2026 at 11:59pm PT
- Program Dates: January 25 - April 1, 2027
- Time Commitment: Part-Time (24 hours per week required)
- Format: In Person / Hybrid
- Position has been designated as hybrid, requiring contributions from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
- Location: Glendale, California
- Hourly Rate: $18.47
Responsibilities
- Work closely with other modelers.
- Responsible for creating assets and models.
- Work well with others and foster a good working atmosphere.
- Troubleshoot creative and technical issues as they arise.
- Collaborate with other departments for timely integration of elements into assigned shots.
- Manage individual shot task load based on the schedule to meet timelines.
- Attend dailies, modeling launches, and any other team or department meetings as required.
- Participate in the testing of new technologies as needed.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 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 modeling team in feature animation.
- Desire to learn all aspects of the modeling 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Some understanding of the modeling process, including topology and storytelling through shape and form.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Requests can be submitted to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.