A COLLABORATION BETWEEN ART & TECHNOLOGY
At Pixar, our goal is to make great films with great people. We are proud of our tradition of creative and technical excellence and are always looking for talented people to enrich our work and our community. We believe it’s important for our studio to reflect the diversity of the society we live in and the worldwide audiences for whom we make our films. Come see what we have to offer!
Exciting internship and residency opportunities await college students and recent graduates in many of the following areas:
Animation
Art
Business Operations
Editorial
Production Management
RenderMan
Software Research & Development
Story
Systems
Technical Direction
Classroom-Based Internships
Direct mentorship and training in a hands-on classroom environment
Animation
A twelve-week summer course for those interested in a career in character animation and performanceStory
A twelve-week summer course for those interested in a career in the visual storytelling process through creating storyboardsPixar Undergraduate Program (PUP)
A twelve-week summer course in technical direction for those interested in pursuing a career as a Technical DirectorLayout
A twelve-week course for those interested in a career using cinematic language and techniques through the layout process
Residencies
Up to one-year terms available in Technical Direction, Software Research & Development, and Story
Eligible for full benefits and relocation assistance
Recent graduates from a bachelor's, master's or PhD program
Terms start in winter or summer, coinciding with school graduation dates
Qualifications
In addition to a traditional academic path, Pixar recognizes that obtaining skills and knowledge can take different forms of life experience and has expanded intern qualifications:
Traditional Academic Paths
Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have graduated within one year from the start of the internship
Less Traditional Professional Paths
Career Transition: Those with a minimum of 5 years post-collegiate graduation professional experiences in a work/academic environment that differs vastly from animation, VFX, gaming, and other computer graphics-focused industries
Armed Forces: Those who have served in the armed forces and are in a retraining program
Home Schooled: Those who are self-taught via an alternative educational path
Visa Sponsorship
Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor student visas at this time
Perks
Work alongside Pixar employees and contribute as members of the team
Enjoy employee access to company wide events and amenities, such as screenings,
lectures, fitness facilities, and foodActively participate in Pixar's social, educational and civic programs
Get paid (in addition, housing assistance is offered to non-local interns)