Visual Development 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 Visual Development Intern will gain valuable experience and training by working in collaboration with LAIKA’s skilled professionals. Interns are supported and challenged as they benefit from renowned stop motion animation expertise. Specifically, the Visual Development Intern will work with development creative leads and artists who are responsible for the look in 2D, as well as fully painted compositions, that may inform the look of a given production. 

Job Functions 

• Assist department in efforts to develop visual ideas for feature film projects.
• Assist with the conception, execution, and clear communication of design ideas.
• Take designs from thumbnail sketch to finished and detailed artwork.
• Incorporate director’s notes.
• Assist in general organization and upkeep of the work areas.
• Meet deadlines as established by production management. 

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 area of study.
• Excellent drawing skills, including perspective and technical drawing; animation drawing preferred.
• Strong sense of color with an eye for perspective, composition, and lighting.
• Experience with Wacom Cintiq drawing tablet, a plus.
• Knowledge of Photoshop.
• Ability to understand visual storytelling.
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Exhibits a strong attention to detail, communication skills, a great work ethic. 

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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