NExT Summer Intern – VFX Art

Business Unit: Company 3
Position: NExT Summer Intern – VFX Art 
Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)
*Pay Range: $17.20 CAD hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:
Based in Toronto, 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 February 28th to be considered.

1. One-page resume with a link to your demo reel included
2. Personal Statement:
   1. Your personal statement should be 300 words or less.
   2. In your personal statement, please introduce yourself and answer the following questions:
      1. Tell us what motivated or inspired you to pursue your area of study and/or career of choice.
      2. Tell us why you are interested in working in the Program Track you’ve applied for (VFX Art).

INTERNSHIP DETAILS:

• Internships are paid, full-time positions (maximum of 40 hours per week).
• Duration: 10 weeks (mid-June to mid-August)
• As part of the NExT Internship Program, interns will receive opportunities for professional development and participation in a guest speaker …