Puppet Production Intern

The deadline to submit your application is Friday, March 28, 2025, 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 Puppet Production Intern will gain valuable 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 Puppet Production Intern will be responsible for providing administrative and production assistance to the Puppet Production Supervisor, Sr Puppet Coordinator and others on the puppet fabrication production team. 

Job Functions 

• Document, format, collate, print, and distribute production documentation including launches, breakdowns, and build packets by coordinating with HODs and the puppet maintenance team.
• Maintain character lineups in Photoshop, ensuring they are up to date, ordering and distributing prints, and updating on ShotGrid/Flow.
• Photograph, catalogue, update, and maintain in-house production imagery and playlists for department and production access and director reviews.  
• Record and distribute notes, schedules, or any other necessary information within department.
• Handle administrative tasks such as shipping, organizing, maintaining files, scheduling meetings, etc.  
• Assist in monitoring special projects, tracking interdepartmental handoffs and asset completion.  
• Coordinate daily with Puppet Production Management in preparing for design and director reviews.  
• Assist with administrative tasks such as recording department outages, time off requests, updating mailing lists, and submitting reimbursement forms.
• Assist the Sr Puppet Coordinator in supporting the Puppet department. 

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in college or graduated within the last 12 months, with a focus in Fine Arts, Film, or other relevant area of study.
• Detail oriented with ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritize.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).
• Familiarity with Adobe Design Software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Knowledge of ShotGrid/Flow software, a plus. 

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 
$20.00/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.

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