Stop Motion Animation Internship – LAIKA Studios

The Stop Motion Animation Intern will gain valuable hands-on production experience and training by working in collaboration with our skilled professionals. Interns are supported and challenged as they benefit from renowned stop motion animation expertise. Specifically, the Stop Motion Animation Intern will work with other Stop Motion Animators to make puppets come to life, define personality and emotion, and create visually stunning animation. 

Job Functions 

• Work on test stages and create shots featuring various types of animated performances.
• Perform repetitive, finely detailed animation tasks with precision for extended periods of time.
• Assist in general organization and upkeep of the work areas. 

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in college, or graduated within the last 12 months, with a focus in Animation or other relevant area of study.
• Strong creative background with a good artistic eye and sensibilities.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take direction and embrace change.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, and work ethic.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.  

Location
On-Site in Hillsboro, OR 

Salary
$20.00/hour set rate, non-negotiable