Fall 2026 Animation Production Internship

Job Description

Animation Production Intern, Fall 2026 | DreamWorks Animation

The Tone:
This is an internship at DreamWorks Animation, located in Glendale, CA. The company is a leading producer of high-quality, award-winning animated films and series, creating diverse original content with unique characters and compelling stories. This role is crucial for immersing students and recent graduates into feature and TV productions, allowing them to gain hands-on experience and insight into the animation industry’s workflows and creative processes. It offers an opportunity to learn from creative leaders and artists in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (24 hours per week)
• Location: In-person, Glendale, CA
• Pay: $17.87 hourly
• Team: Assigned to either a feature film or TV production, reporting to a Production Manager.
• Mission: Support production activities to gain detailed knowledge of the animation industry, pipelines, and workflows within animated television or feature film contexts.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, Gmail, FlowPro (formerly Shotgrid)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Production Insight: Gain insight into production responsibilities, workflows, and processes while assigned to a feature film or TV production.
• Pipeline Observation: Observe and learn about the animation pipeline and creative process.
• Activity Support: Handle various production activities under the direction of a Production Manager.
• Knowledge Development: Take on new challenges to gain detailed knowledge of the animation industry, animated television, or feature pipelines and workflows.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree at a College/University (or equivalent), or a recent graduate within six months of graduation date, and 18 years of age or older.
• Experience: Knowledge of office management software (Excel, Word, Gmail, etc.) is vital, with proven organizational skills and a proactive approach in production environments.
• Skills: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; self-motivated; an outstanding teammate who takes initiative; ability to prioritize multiple requests; strong attention to detail; comfortable interacting with employees at all levels.
• Bonus: Film/TV, Animation/Illustration, Media Studies, or related majors are preferred; proven understanding of FlowPro (formerly Shotgrid) is a plus.