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The Walt Disney Company · 1 month ago

Technical Director Intern, Global Technology – Summer 2026

positionEmeryville, CA
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$28/hr - $28/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

The Walt Disney Company is offering a Technical Director Intern position at Pixar for students passionate about animation. As a Global Technology Technical Director, you will collaborate with other TDs to enhance workflows through software development, supporting the storytelling process.

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Responsibilities

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

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

The Walt Disney Company

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The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
dateFounded in 1923
location
Burbank, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://thewaltdisneycompany.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$11B
Key Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Iger
CEO
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Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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