Technical Director Intern, Global Technology – Summer 2026

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.

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

Skills

• 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
• A demo reel demonstrating your sense of aesthetic

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