Concept Design Intern, CA

Concept Design Intern

About the Role

The Intern Concept Designer with AOA will work with senior staff on ambitious and innovative projects. The ideal candidate is self-driven, works well independently and collaboratively, and is comfortable with fast-paced workflows. AOA covers show set design and production to media and content creation. Team members are expected to help drive the creative direction of concept development, inspirational imagery, current trends, general art direction, and mechanics of design integration into the overall project.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the assembly and development of high-quality design packages, as directed by project leadership.
• Assist in the development and implementation of presentations and artwork outlining creative goals for internal and external approvals.
• Produce project meeting documentation and organize project server files.
• Assist in ideation, reference research and organization, concept sketching, and conceptual modeling for a variety of projects, focusing on experiential design for themed environments, resorts, exhibits, etc.
• Participate in design, cost, schedule, and technical reviews.
• Interact with project management and all internal and external teams across disciplines with professionalism.
• Review and plan for project hours and personnel needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong hand drawing skills or mastery of 3D software.
• Ability to create professional-level concept art using a mixture of 3D rendering and/or 2D digital painting techniques.
• Ability to create photoreal 3D renders for key art.
• Ability to think through spatial planning.
• Ability to assist in the creation of concept plans, layouts, and elevations with consideration for guest experience and real-world scales.
• Motivated, with an ability to keep a finger on the pulse of current trends.
• Ability to assist in assembling design decks/presentations/packages (InDesign or PowerPoint).
• Ability to establish, build, and maintain positive and productive team relationships based on open communication, trust, and teamwork.

Required Software Proficiency (High Level)

• Photoshop
• 3D software (at least one of: Blender, Rhino, Revit, 3DS Max, or Unreal)
• Microsoft Office

Preferred Software Proficiency

• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Blender
• Rhino
• 3DS Max
• Revit
• Lumion
• Unreal Engine

Qualifications

• Graduate or Senior status in a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree program in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Entertainment Design, Theater, or related field.
• Submit a copy of your current resume and portfolio.

Internship Details

• Location: Burbank, CA
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or as needed
• Interns must be 18 years or older.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must provide own housing for the duration of the internship.