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Pixar Animation Studios · 1 month ago

Technical Director Intern, Global Technology – Summer 2026

Emeryville, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$28/hr - $28/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Pixar Animation Studios is offering an exciting opportunity for students passionate about pursuing a career as a Technical Director on animated feature films. As a Global Technology Technical Director Intern, you will collaborate with other TDs to write software that enhances workflow and supports various departments, including lighting and animation.

AnimationComputerFilmGraphic Design

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work closely with other TDs to write software that improves workflow and provides film-specific functionality for other departments, including lighting and animation

Demonstrate strong technical skills and a passion for building high-end visual imagery in support of the storytelling process

Possess programming skills in C/C++ and/or a scripting language such as Python

Demonstrate an understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, lighting, texture, and form

Utilize 3D software packages like Houdini, Maya, Katana, RenderMan, etc

Qualification

C/C++ programmingPython scripting3D software experienceUnix/Linux systemsAesthetic sense

Required

You possess programming skills in C/C++ and/or a scripting language such as Python

Your educational background helps you demonstrate an understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, lighting, texture, and form

You have experience using 3D software packages like Houdini, Maya, Katana, RenderMan, etc

Experience using Unix/Linux systems

Minimally a junior in college working towards a BS or MS in computer science, computer graphics, digital art or a related technical field

Recent grads who are within the first year post graduation are eligible to apply

You already possess the legal right to work in the United States

This is a full-time position. You must be available to work on-site Mon 6.1.26 - Fri 8.21.26

Preferred

A demo reel demonstrating your sense of aesthetic

Company

Pixar Animation Studios

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Pixar Animation Studios is a group charged with developing state-of-the-art computer technology for the film industry. It is a sub-organization of The Walt Disney Company.

Founded in 1986