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Technical Director Internship, Effects (Fall 2017)
Pixar
Emeryville, CA, United States
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Pixar is offering an exciting opportunity geared towards students interested in pursuing a career working on animated feature films as an Effects Technical Director. In this role, you will work closely with our Technical Directors (TDs) to develop and deploy techniques for the simulation and display of complex physical and visual behaviors seen in natural phenomena – water, fire, smoke, etc. – and then applying direct and procedural animation techniques to create these effects for our films. We are looking for students who possess strong technical skills and a passion for creating high-end visual imagery in support of the story telling process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Programming experience in C/C++ and/or a scripting language such as Python
• A strong sense of aesthetic demonstrating an understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, lighting, texture, and form
• Experience using 3D software packages such as Houdini, Maya, Katana, RenderMan, etc.
• Experience in Unix/Linux systems
ELIGIBILITY:
• Must be at least a junior in college working towards a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD; Recent grads who are within one year of graduation are also eligible to apply
• Able to demonstrate a sense of aesthetic via an online demo reel
• Must be available to work full-time from September 25, 2017 to December 15, 2017
SUBMISSION PROCESS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS:
• Apply online at pixar.com/careers – Submissions will NOT be accepted via mail or in person
• Attach a single PDF file containing your cover letter and resume
• By agreeing to the terms at the end of the online application process, you are agreeing to the terms of the submission release. You will not be able to continue in the application process without agreeing to the submission release terms
• Due to the large number of submissions, we are unable to provide individual updates on applications. However, you will receive an email confirming that your application has been accepted and once hiring decisions have been made
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, August 6, 2017
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