Artistry & Storytelling Technology & Innovations
Story Technical Director – Character
Visual Development Technical Director – Hair/Cloth
Modeling Technical Director – Look
Animation Technical Director – Effects
Layout Technical Director – Pipeline
Texture Painting
Effects Animation
Lighting & Compositing
The Talent Development Program is a 3 to 6 month program with start dates of January and June of each year.
Application Procedures
All submissions must include the following:
Application and/or Resume
Reel and Reel Breakdown, Portfolio, and/or Website
Content
Your portfolio/reel should represent your area of expertise and include samples of the process such as development sketches, gray scale/wire frame models and color iterations. Story and Visual Development artists could present sketchbook samples as well as finished compositions. Animators could include a variety of physical movements and actions but should include facial expressions; Modelers could include wire frames and turnarounds; Technical Directors could display the tool sets used and a narrative of the methodology. Life drawings and sketchbook samples are not required, but preferred for all artistic submissions. Software Engineers and Production Assistants should submit a resume only (visuals where applicable).
Format
Your demo reel should be between 3 and 5 minutes in length and in one of the following formats:
QuickTime – QuickTime movies may be submitted by upload or CD/DVD maximum size 50MB.
Digital Files – Digital files (.pdf or .jpg preferred, RGB, max size 1553x1200 pixels (150 dpi) may be upload or sent by mail. Naming format preferred: First initial+Last
name + #.jpg (jsmith1.jpg). Do not use spaces or any special characters (&%}$# @ (!=+:>?~\|,;). A single PDF File can presented as a booklet containing multiple files.
CD/DVD – All DVDs must be NTSC with a Region Code 1 (USA, Canada) or Region Code 0 (Region Free). CD’s accepted with QuickTime movies and/or other digital files.
Website – Add your URL to the Submission Form.
Portfolio – Please send copies of your work only (no originals) - save those for safe keeping. Please make sure your name is on all materials.
Demo Reel Breakdown
A breakdown or shot list helps explain the work you did, the software used and others on the team. It’s important to describe your role in the media you are sharing with us.
Some artists list their responsibilities directly onto their reels as each segment is playing and that helps us understand the depth your skill set.
Submission Options
Application Form Download http://www.disneyanimation.com
Email Resume Submission
Software Engineers: tech.jobs@disney.com
Production Asst: production.jobs@disney.com
All others use above submission form.
Upload
Go to www.DisneyMouseLink.com to upload your resume, demo reel and reel breakdown list, and/or portfolio.
Mail
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Attn: Talent Development
500 South Buena Vista Street
Since 1923, The Walt Disney Company has remained faithful in creating unparalleled entertainment experiences based on our rich legacy of quality
creative content and exceptional storytelling for the whole family. We invite you to submit your portfolio, reel or resume for consideration as a Talent
Development Artist or Summer Associate in our Burbank, California offices. You will be mentored by a Disney Animator, Artist, or Engineer throughout the program. The Talent Development and the Summer Associate Programs are designed to give you an opportunity to experience the process and be a part of the magic of Walt Disney Animation Studios.
3-6 month Trainee Program for recent undergraduate/graduate students.
Each Trainee works with a Disney Animation mentor in a real-time production environment in key areas of the movie making process
See www.waltdisneyanimation.com for details.
A basic relocation package is available for Artists hired within the Talent Development Program. Housing accommodations and limited transportation services are available for Summer Associates hired. Inquire for more details. Subject to change.
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