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 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.

*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs. 

The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.

The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.

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 February 28, 2025. To the extent required by applicable law, the Company will contact candidates who are interviewed, within 45 days of their last interview, to advise as to whether or not a hiring decision has been made. Apply