NExT Summer Intern - VFX Artist
Based in New York, the NExT Summer Intern – VFX Art will aid and support an assigned Production team, while gaining exposure into the VFX pipeline, processes, and industry standards. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in visual effects and/or the entertainment industry.
Main Duties:
A day in the life of this position may include:
- Meeting with the team for kick off, review and notes for shot work.
- Continuing to learn general VFX methodologies and workflows.
- Learning the VFX pipeline through test shots and gaining exposure to the creative process at the company.
- Learning the various VFX processes, tools and departments at the company.
- Working collaboratively with other members of the VFX team across other VFX departments.
In addition, interns will participate in a cohort-based curriculum where they will:
- Explore various career paths through interactive workshops and a guest speaker series.
- Engage in professional development to set career goals and build workplace skills.
What You Bring:
As the ideal candidate, you will have demonstrable interests in visual effects, film and/or other visual media.
You will also have:
- Previous knowledge of Nuke, After Effects, Flame, Houdini, and/or Maya.
- Ability to implement both artistic and technical directions with attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of general VFX concepts.
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal) with comfort in interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Adaptability and resourcefulness while collaborating with others to overcome challenges.
Application Materials
Please upload all the required application materials below as a single PDF document when submitting your application. Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm PST on March 4th to be considered.
- One-page resume with a link to your demo reel included
- Personal Statement:
- Your personal statement must be 300 words or less.
- In your personal statement, please answer the following questions:
- Tell us what motivated or inspired you to pursue your area of study and/or career of choice.
- Tell us what you are looking forward to learning the most through this internship and how that will contribute to your career goals.
Internship Details:
- Internships are paid, full-time positions (maximum of 40 hours per week).
- Duration: 10 weeks (approx. end of June to end of August)
- This is a fully remote position.
- As part of the NExT Internship Program, interns will receive opportunities for professional development and participation in a guest speaker series featuring company leadership and industry experts.
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.
Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:
Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by March 4, 2026.