WDI Show Programming Internship, Orlando - Summer 2022

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other Show Programmers to operate and maintain Animation & Show Programming system’s highly specialized hardware and software tools
• Assist in creating, debugging, and organizing Audio-Animatronic figures’ digital assets (character sheets, animation data, rigs, ride paths, shots, and/or models).
• Create and review digital animation rigs.
• Provide pipeline and animation process support and asset integration to the Show Animators for the programming of Audio-Animatronics figures
• Partner with the show Art Director and other Show Programmers to program special effects, audio, animated props and show action equipment
• Organize, secure and maintain show data created by the Animators and Show Programmers
• Provide technical support for computer graphic animation programs (such as Maya and MotionBuilder)
• Assist in developing or maintaining show programming tools
• Learn proprietary software packages

Basic Qualifications:

• Familiarity with creating and maintaining rigs for CG character animation
• Ability to function in a dynamic work environment, managing multiple project tasks
• Basic Knowledge of robotic animation, control systems, and mechanical systems
• Ability to provide basic technical support for computer graphic animation applications
• Ability to work with limited supervision but be able to integrate inputs from many individuals and work as a team member
• High tolerance for change and changing requirements
• Great attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desired software knowledge/familiarity among several of the following: Maya, MotionBuilder, Z-Brush, MS Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Premier, After Effects (or similar video editing software), SolidWorks, Tait Navigator, Shotgun, Rhino, Unreal/Unity
• Desired scripting knowledge: Python
• Experience with Game Engines

Required Education

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher in, or graduated within the past 6 months from, an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring in Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Industrial Automation Control Programming, Computer Science or related field.

Additional Information:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college /university within the past 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must provide full work availability
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
• Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)
• Must possess valid driver's license