What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hair Global Development Intern, DreamWorks, Summer 2025 position at NBCUniversal?
Job Description
What would you say you do here?”
The Hair Global Development Group is responsible for Hair Template, Workflow and Tool Ownership across departments and shows. This group establishes consistency, efficiency, ownership, and support in the grooming and simulation process.
- The goal of the Hair Global Developer internship will be to introduce candidates to the studio setting and involve them in development of tools for hair, fur and feathers across production on DreamWorks feature films.
- The intern will work closely with the Hair Global Development Group to help become familiarized with hair, fur and feather workflows.
- The intern will focus on the complete cycle of developing one or more tools. With guidance from a mentor, the intern will write the tool(s), run tests in production shots, troubleshoot resulting issues, demo usage to artists, and write documentation.
- The intern may participate in production shot work to familiarize themselves with DreamWorks’ hair, fur, feather tools and workflows.
Qualifications
What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at a College / University (or equivalent), or be a recent graduate (within six months of graduation date)
Must be 18 years of age or older
For remote internship option, must have own equipment (computer, headphones, etc.) and stable internet connection
For hybrid internship option, must be willing to work in Glendale, California
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols
Desired Qualifications : “What can I offer?”
Experience working with a team to create computer animated shots for a project or short film
Experience with computer animation software such as Houdini and Maya
Knowledge of general grooming, simulation and deformer workflows
Experience with Python
Familiarity with Maya API, Houdini HDK, and Houdini Digital Asset construction
Familiarity with C and Houdini VEX language
Hourly Rate : $
Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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.
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