& Pixar Games Art Intern, Spring 2027

About the Role

This is a full-time onsite position in Glendale, CA from mid January - June 4th, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Play game development builds and review art asset submissions to generate brand and qualitative feedback.
• Assist in providing visual feedback, guidance, resources, and direction to help deliver quality and brand authenticity across assigned games through draw-overs, painter-overs, and written notes.
• Collaborate with external game partners, through internal project leads, on visual designs throughout the product lifecycle (from ideation to release to live operations) on assigned projects.
• Problem-solve brand/visual design challenges in collaboration with project leads.
• Contribute to special internal projects beyond visual development of games, including the creation of team branding items, presentation decks, and unique executions.
• Research existing and upcoming Disney and Pixar IP guidelines to provide guidance to partners, ensuring game art direction and visuals are designed and executed mindfully, authentically, and respectfully.
• Act as support for your direct manager and the art team at large, as they creatively oversee and guide projects from beginning to end, keeping them updated on assignment progress.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proven ability to create compelling artwork, graphics, and illustrations.
• Strong passion and enthusiasm for Disney & Pixar Brands and IP.
• An avid fan of games and gaming, staying up-to-date on new games and being a gameplayer.
• Clear understanding of various gaming platforms (Mobile, Console, and PC) and various game types and genres.
• 2D art skills with the ability to draw and illustrate Disney-like characters and worlds.
• Additional skills in one of the following art backgrounds: character design, 2D art, 2D animation, 3D art, environmental design, and UI Design.
• Good artistic knowledge and ability to execute various art styles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present feedback and ideas clearly and concisely.
• Self-starter, reliable, and passionate about their work; committed to their discipline and its challenges.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience with graphic art including UI, Logo Design, presentation deck graphics, and branding elements.

Qualifications

• Senior year preferred.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Art, Graphic Design, Game Design, or other related fields.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree and taking at least one class at the time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
• Fully available from January 11th - June 4th, 2027, working M-F, 40 hours/week.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, CA area.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.

Pay rate: $23.00 per hour.

Select benefits may be provided, dependent on the level and position offered.