Character Design Intern

The deadline to submit your application is Friday, March 31, 2024 by 6:00PM PDT 

Applications without relevant samples/portfolios/reels will not be considered. 

*Please read the job description carefully before applying to ensure that you show proper qualifications and materials to support your application. 

General Summary 
The Character Design Intern will gain valuable hands-on production experience and training by working in collaboration with our skilled professionals. Interns are supported and challenged as they benefit from renowned stop motion animation expertise. Specifically, the Character Design Intern will assist in the exploration and creation of character designs under the supervision of Creative Leadership. 

Job Functions 

• Assist with creating 2D designs of full body characters, including detailed character turnarounds, posing and expression sheets. 
• Assist in researching anatomy of characters and relevant costume/styles for reference in final designs.
• Explore character design elements and develop the attitudes, personality and poses of specific characters.
• Assist in creating color blocks and character paint for practical and CG characters.  
• Assist with creating limb, hand, and feet style guides to inform practical and CG character builds.
• Assist with creating character design elements and reference (faces, body shapes, hairstyles, and costumes) to feed the CG character background character pipeline.
• Assist with designing templates for character turnarounds and drawovers.  
• Participate in review sessions and incorporate Director’s notes.
   

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in college, or graduated within the last 12 months, with a focus in Animation, Film, Fine Arts, or other relevant areas of study. 
• Excellent drawing skills, ability to produce character poses, expressions and character turnarounds.  
• Strong understanding of the principles of animation and design.  
• Knowledge of Photoshop. 
• Understanding of anatomy and facial musculature.
• Ability to adapt to unique styles and designs.
• Ability to take direction and embrace change with a willingness to listen, learn and do.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, attitude and work ethic.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently.
   

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate. 
   

Location 
On-Site in Hillsboro, OR  

 
Salary 
$15.45/hour set rate, non-negotiable.
Disclaimer 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.