3D Modeler Intern, Spring 2025

About the Role & Program

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings the magic of Disney’s beloved stories, franchises and characters to families and fans around the world. From toys to apparel, books to games, our global organization has a profound impact on The Walt Disney Company and the global markets in which we operate! With a portfolio of renowned franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century Studios, National Geographic and Star Wars, we are a worldwide industry and category leader delivering innovative products that entertain and inspire!

The 3D Modeling Intern is responsible for producing character artwork for three-dimensional product applications and works on projects at all levels of complexity with the team. Works under general supervision as part of team that strives to meet expectations under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards. If selected, you will be part of a dedicated, collaborative and hard-working group of 3D modelers who realize characters and stories in 3D and will report to the Manger of 3D Modeling.

What You Will Do

• Development of 3D character models for the development of consumer products across multiple properties and product types
• Preparing computer files accurately for appropriate manufacturing processes in accordance with client/vendor specifications
• Archiving all project files within the standards established by the 3D Team
• Operating and maintaining 3D printers for rapid prototyping and high-resolution 3D outputs for manufacturing
• Contribute to new product ideas and participate in brainstorming sessions
• Responsible for maintaining high character art standards

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrate high-quality 3D modeling skills in ZBrush
• Possess strong creative digital literacy in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Understand the principles of cartooning and cartoon animation
• Have a baseline knowledge of Character Art
• Previous exposure to multiple mediums (sculpting, painting, and traditional /digital drawing)
• Proven Strong concepting skills
• Passion for Disney Characters and Storytelling and how it translates to products.
• Fresh and inventive creative problem solver
• Understanding and awareness of marketplace trends
• Able to present creative concepts in both formal and informal settings
• A Portfolio submission that clearly demonstrates the ability to translate 2D concept to 3D

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Cinema 4D
• Proficiency in hard surface modeling in one of the following (Maya,  Solidworks, Rhino3D)

Education

• 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 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Undergraduate students pursing a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Animation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related art field

Required Materials

• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a URL link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and will not be considered for the position

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: 

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• This internship is a hybrid position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025- June 2025
• Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM Eastern Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Orlando, FL area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Housing: We can possibly assist with housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

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